Ireland Releases New National Indicators on Economic and Social Progress

On 20 October, the Central Statistics Office published Measuring Ireland’s Progress 2026, covering 62 indicators across society, the economy, the environment, education and health. The report estimated Ireland’s population at 5.5 million in 2026 and highlighted demographic changes over the past decade. Government departments and public bodies can use indicators and administrative data to strengthen service planning, evaluate policy outcomes and allocate resources. HPC provides data analytics, forecasting and public-sector decision-support capabilities; contract values are not publicly disclosed.