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The Eurozone GDP expanded by 0.1% from the previous quarter in the first quarter of 2026, missing the market consensus of a 0.2% expansion, and slowing from the 0.2% increase from the earlier period, according to the first preliminary estimate. The data reflected pressure from the tight supply of energy that is essential for major economies in the currency bloc, after the outbreak of war in the Middle East halted flows of oil, its byproducts, and liquified natural gas. Inflationary pressure from shortage risks drove ECB policymakers to consider higher rates this year and its largest members to revise growth downwards. French GDP projections were trimmed and its Q1 GDP unexpectedly stalled (vs 0.2% in Q4), while Italy (0.2% vs 0.3%) revised its projection lower and hinted it may not meet its fiscal projections despite. In turn, the German GDP expanded faster (0.3% vs 0.2%) amid infrastructure and defense deficit spending. Slower output was also seen from the Netherlands (0.1% vs 0.4%). source: EUROSTAT

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) In the Euro Area expanded 0.10 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Euro Area averaged 0.38 percent from 1995 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.50 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -11.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Euro Area GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Euro Area GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) In the Euro Area expanded 0.10 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Euro Area is expected to be 0.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Euro Area GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 0.40 percent in 2027 and 0.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Full Year GDP Growth	1.40	0.90	percent	Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY	0.80	1.20	percent	Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices	3100.04	3095.47	EUR Billion	Mar 2026
GDP Growth Annualized	0.80	1.20	percent	Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate	0.10	0.20	percent	Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation	650.90	646.56	EUR Billion	Dec 2025

Euro Area GDP Growth Rate

The Euro Area is an economic and monetary union of 19 European countries that adopted the euro as their currency. It is the second largest economy in the world and if it was a country it would be the third most populous with 341 million inhabitants. Germany, France, Italy and Spain are the most important economies accounting respectively for 29 percent, 20 percent, 15 percent and 10 percent of the bloc’s GDP.

	Actual	Previous	Highest	Lowest	Dates	Unit	Frequency
	0.10	0.20	11.50	-11.10	1995 - 2026	percent	Quarterly	SA

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Euro Area GDP Unexpectedly Slows

The Eurozone GDP expanded by 0.1% from the previous quarter in the first quarter of 2026, missing the market consensus of a 0.2% expansion, and slowing from the 0.2% increase from the earlier period, according to the first preliminary estimate. The data reflected pressure from the tight supply of energy that is essential for major economies in the currency bloc, after the outbreak of war in the Middle East halted flows of oil, its byproducts, and liquified natural gas. Inflationary pressure from shortage risks drove ECB policymakers to consider higher rates this year and its largest members to revise growth downwards. French GDP projections were trimmed and its Q1 GDP unexpectedly stalled (vs 0.2% in Q4), while Italy (0.2% vs 0.3%) revised its projection lower and hinted it may not meet its fiscal projections despite. In turn, the German GDP expanded faster (0.3% vs 0.2%) amid infrastructure and defense deficit spending. Slower output was also seen from the Netherlands (0.1% vs 0.4%).

2026-04-30

Eurozone Growth Slows to 0.2% in Q4

The Euro Area economy grew by 0.2% in Q4 2025, below earlier estimates of 0.3% and down from 0.3% in Q3, highlighting modest momentum despite easing inflation, lower interest rates, and resilience amid headwinds from US trade tariffs on EU imports. Household consumption rose 0.4%, up from 0.2% in Q3, while growth slowed for fixed investment (0.6% vs 1.3%) and public spending (0.5% vs 0.7%). Both inventory changes and net trade subtracted 0.1 percentage points each from GDP growth. Among major economies, Spain led with 0.8% growth, driven by strong household consumption and investment, followed by the Netherlands at 0.5%. Germany and Italy each grew 0.3%, while France lagged at 0.2%. On an annual basis, Eurozone GDP expanded 1.2% in Q4, slightly below the preliminary 1.3% and down from 1.4% in Q3. For full-year 2025, growth reached 1.4%, just below earlier estimates of 1.5% but accelerating from 0.9% in 2024.

2026-03-06

Eurozone Growth Holds Steady in Q4 2025

The euro area economy expanded by 0.3% in Q4 2025, confirming earlier estimates and matching the pace recorded in the previous three months. The data underscore the bloc’s resilience amid easing inflation and lower interest rates, despite headwinds from US trade tariffs on EU imports. Among the region’s largest economies, Spain delivered the strongest performance, with output rising 0.8%, supported by solid household consumption and fixed investment. The Netherlands followed with a 0.5% expansion, largely driven by exports. Germany and Italy each posted growth of 0.3%, while France lagged behind with a 0.2% increase. On an annual basis, Eurozone GDP grew by 1.3%, slightly easing from 1.4% in Q3. For the full year 2025, the GDP expanded by 1.5%, accelerating from 0.9% in 2024. Looking ahead, both the European Commission and the ECB expect growth to moderate to around 1.2% in 2026 amid persistent geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty, before edging higher to 1.4% in 2027.

2026-02-13