Dutch Q1 Annual Growth Highest in 2 Years

The Dutch economy expanded by 2.0% year-on-year in Q1 2025, the most in two years, supported mainly by government consumption and a positive trade balance, preliminary data showed.

Government spending rose 2.8%, while household consumption increased 0.6%.

Investments were up 1.5% from a year earlier.

Exports grew 0.9%, outpacing the 0.6% rise in imports, contributing positively to net trade.

Among sectors, industry, government, and healthcare made the largest contributions to annual growth.

On a quarterly basis, GDP rose 0.1% from Q4 2024, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of slowing growth.