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In July 2025, the value of All Services fell by 0.7% when compared with June 2025.
The value of All Services output was 16.0% higher in July 2025 in comparison with July 2024.
The volume of All Services was down by 2.0% in July 2025 when compared with June 2025.
All Services were 15.8% higher in volume terms in July 2025 when compared with July 2024.
The largest monthly value decrease was recorded in the Transportation & Storage sector (-4.8%), while Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities (-3.2%) had the largest volume decrease.
The Modified Monthly Services Index, which represents All Services excluding the Information & Communication sector, was down 1.5% in value and 0.4% in volume in July 2025 when compared with June 2025.
Figure 1 shows the seasonally adjusted value and volume indices for the Monthly Service Index, while Table 1 highlights both the monthly and annual percentage change in both value and volume. Value indices represent turnover, whereas volume indices represent deflated turnover which strips out the impact of price changes. Volume indices show changes in the amount of business activity in the services sector over time.
It should be noted that the significant increase observed since 2024 has been heavily influenced by the performance of the Information & Communication sector. All Services excluding Information & Communication can be observed in the Modified Monthly Services Index (see Figure 3).
| Table 1 Seasonally Adjusted1 Indices for All Services | |||
| Base Year (2021=100) | |||
| Value Index | Volume Index | ||
| July 20252 | 163.8 | 145.5 | |
| June 2025 | 164.9 | 148.4 | |
| July 2024 | 141.2 | 125.6 | |
| % change | |||
| Monthly | -0.7% | -2.0% | |
| Annual | 16.0% | 15.8% | |
| 1 Based on Seasonal Patterns up to July 2025. | |||
| 2 Provisional Value Indices based on early returns from respondents. | |||
Figure 2a presents the monthly seasonally adjusted value and volume percentage changes for July 2025 compared with June 2025.
| Business Sectors | Monthly Seasonally Adjusted Value | Monthly Seasonally Adjusted Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Transportation & Storage | -4.8 | -2.4 |
| Accommodation & Food Service Activities | -1 | -0.6 |
| Information & Communication | -0.2 | 0.4 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities | -2.6 | -3.2 |
| Administrative & Support Service Activities | -4.7 | -2.8 |
| Other Service Activities | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| All Services | -0.7 | -2 |
Figure 2b shows the annual seasonally adjusted value and volume percentage changes for July 2025 compared with July 2024.
| Business Sectors | Annual Seasonally Adjusted Value | Annual Seasonally Adjusted Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles | -2.3 | -1.6 |
| Transportation & Storage | 5.5 | 13.2 |
| Accommodation & Food Service Activities | -2.4 | -2.5 |
| Information & Communication | 29.7 | 28 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities | -11.4 | -13.1 |
| Administrative & Support Service Activities | 17.5 | 71 |
| Other Service Activities | 17.5 | 12.4 |
| All Services | 16 | 15.8 |
| Table 2 Seasonally Adjusted1 Indices for Monthly Services for All Sectors - Provisional Results July 20252 | |||||||
| Base Year (2021=100) | |||||||
| Services Value | Services Volume | ||||||
| Sector | Index | Monthly % change | Annual % change | Index | Monthly % change | Annual % change | |
| Wholesale & Retail Trade; Repair of Motors Vehicles and Motorcycles3 | 109.0 | 0.6 | -2.3 | 96.2 | 1.9 | -1.6 | |
| Transportation & Storage | 189.7 | -4.8 | 5.5 | 159.7 | -2.4 | 13.2 | |
| Accommodation & Food Service Activities | 205.6 | -1.0 | -2.4 | 165.0 | -0.6 | -2.5 | |
| Information & Communication | 197.3 | -0.2 | 29.7 | 181.1 | 0.4 | 28.0 | |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities | 112.1 | -2.6 | -11.4 | 102.6 | -3.2 | -13.1 | |
| Administrative & Support Service Activities4 | 126.6 | -4.7 | 17.5 | 125.2 | -2.8 | 71.0 | |
| Other Service Activities | 198.3 | 1.9 | 17.5 | 162.7 | 1.4 | 12.4 | |
| All Services | 163.8 | -0.7 | 16.0 | 145.5 | -2.0 | 15.8 | |
| 1 Based on Seasonal Patterns up to July 2025. | |||||||
| 2 Provisional Value Indices based on early returns from respondents. | |||||||
| 3 Retail Sales and Motor figures are published in detail in the Retail Sales Index. | |||||||
| 4 NACE 7735 is excluded. | |||||||
The Modified Monthly Services Index has been developed in response to stakeholders who sought additional insights into the services economy. This indicator consists of All Services excluding the Information & Communication sector, which has a significant impact on the overall index of All Services due to its scale.
In July 2025, the Modified Monthly Services Index, which represents All Services excluding Information and Communication sector, was down 1.5% in value and 0.4% in volume when compared with June 2025. Annually, the Modified Monthly Services Index decreased by 0.7% in value and increased by 2.8% in volume when compared with July 2024.
| Table 3 Seasonally Adjusted1 Indices for All Services excluding Information & Communication | |||
| Base Year (2021=100) | |||
| Value Index | Volume Index | ||
| July 20252 | 128.8 | 114.0 | |
| June 2025 | 130.8 | 114.5 | |
| July 2024 | 129.8 | 110.9 | |
| % change | |||
| Monthly | -1.5% | -0.4% | |
| Annual | -0.7% | 2.8% | |
| 1 Based on Seasonal Patterns up to July 2025. | |||
| 2 Provisional Value Indices based on early returns from respondents. | |||
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Statistician's Comment
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today (09 September 2025) published Monthly Services Index July 2025 (Provisional) and June 2025 (Final).
Commenting on the release, Tommy Allen, Statistician in the Enterprise Statistics Division said: “In July 2025, the overall index of All Services showed monthly decreases in both value (-0.7%) and volume (-2.0%). These incremental changes continue the stable movements witnessed in the All Services index last month.
The largest monthly value decreases were in Transportation & Storage (-4.8%) and Administrative & Support Service Activities (-4.7%). The sector showing the largest value increase was Other Service Activities (+1.9%).
In volume terms, the largest monthly declines were observed in Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities (-3.2%) and Administrative & Support Service Activities (-2.8%), while Wholesale & Retail Trade (+1.9%) recorded the largest monthly growth.
Looking at changes on an annual basis, the All Services index was 16.0% higher in value and up 15.8% in volume terms in July 2025 when compared with July 2024. This increase was largely driven by the strong performances of the Information & Communication sector over the previous year, up 29.7% in value and 28.0% in volume. The Modified Monthly Services Index shows All Services excluding Information & Communication fell by 0.7% in value and rose by 2.8% in volume when compared with July 2024.
Users should note that this release now includes the Modified Monthly Services Index which provides greater insight into Ireland's services economy."