CSO figures reveal rise in average household income and reduction in 'at risk of poverty' rate

Results of the Survey on Income and Living Conditions for 2018 released today.

The CSO Survey on Income and Living Conditions for 2018 has revealed an increase in household income and a reduction in the "at risk of poverty" rate.

The results show an 8.5% increase in the median annual household disposable income to €42,865, up from the 2017 value of €39,499. The mean household disposable income rose 6.2% from €48,476 in 2017 to €51,458 in 2018.