Household Disposable Income Drops

Household Disposable Income Drops After Inflation Bite, Poverty Rates Show Mixed Trends

In a twist for households, the Central Statistics Office’s latest survey reveals a sobering reality: while the median household disposable income saw a seemingly positive 5.8% rise to €55,149 last year, adjusting for inflation paints a different picture. The real figure, hovering just above €50,000, marks a troubling drop of almost 2% compared to the … Read more