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# statistics - Tuesday 7 February, 2012
6.5 per cent increase in new car sales in January
New CSO figures show that the number of private cars registered in January 2012 was up by almost 900 on last year.
Where is the deadliest place to be a girl?
A UN report on childhood mortality looked at 149 countries and showed that in China and India, a much larger proportion of girls under-five die than boys of the same age.
# statistics - Friday 27 January, 2012
Good news for retailers: sales increased in December
It was the first time there has been quarterly growth in retail sales in almost two years.
# statistics - Thursday 26 January, 2012
Capital rule: People from Donegal have lowest income in Ireland
Donegal has the lowest average income in Ireland, while Dubliners earn the most. How does your county’s income fare?
# statistics - Tuesday 24 January, 2012
Fall in house prices picks up speed in December
The price of the average residential property fell by 1.7 per cent in December – and lost a sixth of its value in 2011.
# statistics - Thursday 19 January, 2012
Cost of living fell by 0.3 per cent in December
The rate of inflation fell by 0.3 per cent in December, though prices were still up by 2.5 per cent on the previous year.
# statistics - Wednesday 18 January, 2012
Exports in November up by 9pc on previous year
The dip in exports for October was short-lived – as the trade surplus reached its highest level ever in November 2011.
# statistics - Friday 16 December, 2011
Irish economy shrank by 1.9 per cent in third quarter
Striking new figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the economy took a major hit between July and September.
# statistics - Thursday 15 December, 2011
Shrinking exports mean 11pc fall in trade surplus
Preliminary figures from the CSO show that the slowdown on mainland Europe could be beginning to hit Irish exports.
# statistics - Monday 12 December, 2011
What does the average family in Ireland look like?
The traditional model of a married couple making up a family is in decline, according to a major new study which looked at family structures in Ireland.
Ireland might not have longest working hours but it’s EU fifth most productive
Remember last week’s table of EU average working hours where Ireland fell outside the top 20th? Our productivity ranking is much, much better…
# statistics - Thursday 8 December, 2011
Inflation rate remains unchanged in November
The cost of living remained unchanged in November, meaning the annual inflation rate is at 2.9 per cent.
# statistics - Wednesday 30 November, 2011
Almost a quarter of Irish people living in ‘deprivation’ – survey
An annual CSO survey shows that 22.5 per cent of Irish people experience two or more types of enforced deprivation.
# statistics - Tuesday 29 November, 2011
Ireland’s breast cancer mortality among highest in OECD
A new OECD report on worldwide health standards shows that Ireland has the third-highest mortality rate of 34 developed countries.
Northern Ireland’s death rate at its lowest ever
Northern Ireland’s Registrar General says combined high birth rates and low mortality has led to the lowest death rate ever.
# statistics - Monday 28 November, 2011
Retail sales remain at lowest point since recession hit
Continued lag in domestic demand left retail sales barely changed from September to October, remaining well down on last year.
# statistics - Wednesday 23 November, 2011
Increase in number of people availing of support for rape and sexual violence
Rape Council Network Ireland saw an increase of almost 10 per cent in people using its counselling services in 2010.
# statistics - Tuesday 8 November, 2011
Decrease in new cars licensed last month
Although the number of new cars licensed decreased last month compared to October 2010, overall this year more new cars have been licensed than in the previous year.
# statistics - Monday 7 November, 2011
Focus should be on better conditions – not more prisons
There are currently almost 5,000 prisoners in Irish prisons, and the Irish Penal Reform trust says the Government should focus on making prison conditions better: not building more prisons.
# statistics - Friday 28 October, 2011
Birth, death, marriage and jobs: A fascinating snapshot of Ireland
The tenth issue of the Statistical Yearbook of Ireland is out – and it provides a fascinating snapshot of Ireland today. Births, deaths, jobs, the environment – it’s all covered here.
# statistics - Thursday 20 October, 2011
Less than 10 per cent of students get their news from newspapers
New secondary school survey from CSO shows students get their news from television and the internet.
# statistics - Sunday 9 October, 2011
When is Ireland’s favourite time to get married, born and… em, die?
A quick look at Ireland’s vital stats from the last decade…
# statistics - Monday 26 September, 2011
Property prices continue slide, down 1.6 per cent in August
The average Irish residential property has lost 13.9 per cent of its value in 12 months, with Dublin apartments hit hardest.
# statistics - Friday 23 September, 2011
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things to know by 9am: Baby boom for Ireland, Palestine launches bid for statehood, and a case of spontaneous combustion in Galway…
# statistics - Thursday 22 September, 2011
Relief: Irish economy grew by 1.6 per cent in Q2
Ireland’s economy grew faster than all but one other European country in the second quarter. So who was it that bested us?
# statistics - Wednesday 21 September, 2011
Exports fall by 12 per cent in just one month
The value of Irish exports fell by €935m in July – denting hopes that external trade could help to refloat Ireland’s economy.
# statistics - Thursday 15 September, 2011
110 Irish people emigrating every day – CSO
The Central Statistics Office says it expects 40,200 Irish people to emigrate this year – while newer EU citizens are also leaving.
Poll: Would you consider emigrating?
Stark figures from the CSO finds that the number of Irish citizens emigrating is still rising sharply – is emigration an option you have considered in the last 12 months?
# statistics - Friday 9 September, 2011
NFL clubs to show fantasy stats on scoreboards
The organisation will now be showing players’ stats during games, and the experiment was tested out in the New Orleans-Green Bay encounter yesterday.
# statistics - Wednesday 31 August, 2011
Fewer and fewer people have private health insurance
New CSO data also says 30 per cent of adults have a medical card – and that hospital waiting lists are getting much longer.
# statistics - Monday 29 August, 2011
Mixed messages as retail sales continue their slide
Both the volume and value of retail sales fell in July, and if you exclude motor trading, the domestic economy is even gloomier.
House prices continue to fall as property market tumbles
The latest CSO data shows that house prices fell by 0.8 per cent in July, leaving the annual drop at 12.5 per cent.
# statistics - Wednesday 24 August, 2011
Fewer days lost to industrial disputes in second quarter
Figures from the CSO show that while the number of disputes remained unchanged, fewer days were lost to strikes.
# statistics - Tuesday 16 August, 2011
Euro slowdown spreads to powerhouse Germany
Europe’s largest economy has almost stalled, new figures show – raising fears for the region as a whole.
# statistics - Wednesday 3 August, 2011
Science unlocks the key to penalties, sort of
Dutch psychologists’ research into penalty shoot-outs could change the face of football… unless the goalie just happens to go the other way.
# statistics - Thursday 28 July, 2011
Justice minister promises ‘no complacency’ as crime figures drop
Quarterly figures show a drop across all classifications of reported crime in Ireland.
# statistics - Wednesday 27 July, 2011
Commute much? Working people spend eight hours a week travelling
Irish workers cover an average of 278km every seven days, new figures show.
House prices falling at fastest rate in two years – CSO
The latest Residential Price Index shows that house prices dropped by an average of 2.1 per cent in June.
# statistics - Thursday 21 July, 2011
In numbers: the first term of the new Dáil and Seanad
The Dáil wraps up for the summer holidays today. Here’s some figures as to how things have gone so far.
# statistics - Thursday 30 June, 2011
Running the numbers: First results of Census 2011
The CSO has released the preliminary findings of April’s census – and they show Ireland’s population is edging towards five million.
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