Irish economy

Population and housing up early in 2026 while exports remain flat

DAVY VIEW

We highlight three early-2026 data releases covering Ireland’s continued population growth, an increase in new housing commencements and a subdued start to the year for goods exports. While exports are well known for their volatility and concentration, ongoing growth in population and housing activity points to growth in the real Irish economy so far in 2026.

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Mar 20 2026, 07:02 GMT

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