The Dutch economy expanded by 1.2% year-on-year in Q1 2026, after a 1.8% advance in the previous period, preliminary estimates showed. Public consumption (+2.7%), household consumption (+0.6%), and investment (+1.5%) all increased, but stronger imports (2.3%) than exports (1.4%) made net trade a drag. By sector, the public sector, trade, accommodation and food services, and transportation and storage were the largest positive contributors. source: Statistics Netherlands

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Netherlands expanded 1.20 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Netherlands averaged 2.15 percent from 1989 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 11.80 percent in the second quarter of 2021 and a record low of -8.80 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Netherlands GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Netherlands GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Netherlands expanded 1.20 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Netherlands is expected to be 1.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Netherlands GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 1.60 percent in 2027 and 1.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-26 05:30 AM
YoY Final
Q4 1.8% 1.7% 1.8% 1.8%
2026-04-30 07:30 AM
YoY Flash
Q1 1.2% 1.8% 1.3%
2026-06-24 04:30 AM
YoY Final
Q1 1.8% 1.2% 1.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 1.90 1.10 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 1.20 1.80 percent Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices 241104.00 239820.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Agriculture 3656.00 3569.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Construction 11292.00 11154.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 25551.00 25276.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Mining 729.00 799.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Public Administration 18280.00 15156.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Services 44816.00 44416.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Transport 11069.00 10751.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP from Utilities 1219.00 1224.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.10 0.50 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 48533.00 48488.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Gross National Product 301864.00 284576.00 EUR Million Dec 2025


Netherlands GDP Annual Growth Rate
The Netherlands is the sixth-largest economy in the Euro Zone and important transportation hub in Europe. The Dutch economy depends heavily on foreign trade, with exports accounting for 83 percent of GDP and imports for 72 percent. Household consumption is the main component of GDP (45 percent) followed by government expenditure (26 percent), gross fixed capital formation (18 percent) and net trade (11 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.20 1.80 11.80 -8.80 1989 - 2026 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Dutch Q2 Annual Growth Revised Higher
The Dutch economy expanded by 1.7% year-on-year in Q2 2025, easing from 2.2% growth in Q1 and marking the slowest annual expansion in a year, though revised up from preliminary estimates of 1.5%. The main drag on growth was slowing government spending (2.1% vs 2.8% in Q1) and a negative contribution from net external demand, as imports advanced 2.7%—faster than the 1.5% rise in exports. Meanwhile, growth picked up for household consumption (1.9% vs 2.1%) and fixed investments (2.8% vs 1.4%). On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP grew by 0.2%, slowing from 0.3% in Q1 and marking the softest quarterly growth since Q1 2024, though revised up from initial estimates of 0.1%.
2025-09-23
Dutch Q2 Annual Growth Falls to 1-Year Low
The Dutch economy grew by 1.5% year-on-year in Q2 2025, the slowest pace in a year and down from 2.2% in Q1. Growth was mainly driven by higher government spending, household consumption, and investment. Government consumption rose 2.8%, household spending increased 1.0%, and investments climbed 2.5%. Exports grew 2.2%, but imports rose more sharply at 3.7%, meaning trade weighed on overall growth. By sector, industry, public services like government and healthcare, and trade-related sectors such as hospitality, transport, and storage contributed the most to the yearly expansion.
2025-07-30
Dutch Q1 Annual Growth Hits 2-Year High
The Dutch economy expanded by 2.2% year-on-year in Q1 2025, revised up from the initially estimated 2% and marked the fastest growth since Q4 2022. The upward revision was mainly driven by a stronger trade balance, with exports rising 3.1% (vs 1.7%) and outpacing the 1.8% (vs 1.9%) increase in imports. Household consumption also rose slightly (1.2% vs 1.1%), while government spending grew at a slower pace (2.8% vs 3.1%). Fixed investments increased by 1.4%, moderating sharply from 6% in Q4. By sector, industry, government, and healthcare made the largest contributions to annual growth. On a quarterly basis, GDP rose 0.4%, revised up from an initial 0.1%, but slightly slower than the 0.5% growth recorded in Q4.
2025-06-24