Czech Republic Q4 GDP Slightly Misses Forecasts

2026-01-30 08:39 By Erika Ordonez 1 min. read

The Czech Republic’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly below market expectations of a 0.6% increase and slowing from a 0.8% expansion in the previous quarter, according to preliminary estimates.

The growth was mainly supported by stronger final consumption expenditure, while the foreign trade balance also made a positive contribution.

On a yearly basis, the Czech economy expanded by 2.4% in Q4 2025, moderating from an over three-year high of 2.8% in the preceding quarter.

The annual expansion was underpinned by strong household consumption and solid external demand.

Value added gains were led by activities in trade, transportation, accommodation and food services, industry, and construction.

Considering the full year of 2025, the economy advanced by 2.5% over a year ago.



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