Our statistics about Ireland are independent and reliable, because you told us.
The information you give us lets us create a very accurate picture of what it means to live in Ireland today - our lives, our economy, our health, our happiness and well-being.
Please note that online survey submissions will be unavailable after midnight on Sunday 31st December.
If you are unable to do the survey online, it can be completed over the phone. To arrange this, please call us on 021-453 5110 (Mon to Fri: 9:00-17:00) or email us at CSOTakePart@cso.ie.
The Irish Health Survey (IHS) is a voluntary nationwide survey of individuals carried out by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) under Section 24 of the Statistics Act, 1993. The Irish Health Survey collects information on your health status, your use of health care services and information on health determinants, such as nutrition and smoking, that can impact your health. The survey provides reliable data about the health of people in Ireland, which can then be used in public health policies.
The facts we get directly from you through the IHS give us a clear picture of people’s health, showing the situation at national and regional level. The statistics we produce are used by individuals, non-governmental organisations and charities, local authorities and national government to inform decisions. These statistics help to create policies that help provide public services where and when they’re needed most. We depend on your information, so if you are asked to take part do so because your voice matters.
Learn about our data and confidentiality safeguards, and the steps we take to produce statistics that can be trusted by all.