Inflation: is the steady and persistent increase in the general level of prices. It is the rate at which your money loses purchasing power or ability to buy goods and services.
Inflation by EU Country
Source: ECB, 2026
Additional resources
- Class Podcast on price stability using classroom notes
- CSO inflation calculator and here
- Compare Irelands inflation to other EU countries using EU inflation
- Check out inflation rates across EU using the ECB website
Types of Price Changes: Inflation, Deflation, Disinflation
Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe
Calculating Inflation: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
An introduction to seasonal adjustment at the CSO
What is Consumer Price Index?
CSO: Irelands CPI
Read the article on “Air fryers and gin added to CSO basket of goods, landlines and swiss rolls out”
Causes of Inflation
Consequences of inflation
Try this interactive practice to consider the winners and losers of inflation
Policies for Price Stability: Reduce Inflation
European Central Bank Central Bank
ECB and the Eurosystem explained in 3 min
Evaluation of Low Inflation Rates (Less than 2%)
