Dublin’s private sector maintains steady growth
Dublin's private sector continued to expand throughout the third quarter of 2026, marking over three years of sustained growth. Meanwhile, other regions of Ireland also saw a robust increase in business activity, emphasising a positive economic trend nationwide.
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Dublin City Council Local News
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The latest data from S&P Global's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reveals that Dublin's private sector remained firmly in growth mode during the third quarter of 2026. The index recorded a figure of 52.0, comfortably above the 50-point mark that distinguishes expansion from contraction, indicating ongoing business activity increases within the capital.
This sustained growth extends a remarkable period of expansion that has now lasted for over three years, reflecting resilience amid global economic uncertainties. The PMI serves as a key indicator of economic health, and Dublin’s performance highlights its vital role in Ireland’s broader economic landscape.
Beyond Dublin, the rest of Ireland also experienced a return to growth, with the PMI reaching 54.0 during the same period. This solid rise in business activity outside the capital points to a strengthening economy across the country, suggesting positive momentum for Ireland’s private sector as a whole.
This sustained growth extends a remarkable period of expansion that has now lasted for over three years, reflecting resilience amid global economic uncertainties. The PMI serves as a key indicator of economic health, and Dublin’s performance highlights its vital role in Ireland’s broader economic landscape.
Beyond Dublin, the rest of Ireland also experienced a return to growth, with the PMI reaching 54.0 during the same period. This solid rise in business activity outside the capital points to a strengthening economy across the country, suggesting positive momentum for Ireland’s private sector as a whole.
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