The Czech Republic’s gross domestic product grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of 2026, easing from a 0.7% expansion in the previous period, confirming second estimates. Net trade contributed negatively to growth, as imports rose 4.4% from 0.8%, outpacing exports, which grew 2.9% from 0.9% in Q4 2025. In addition, household consumption moderated to 0.3% from 1.2%. On the other hand, government spending edged up by 0.1% after stagnating in the previous quarter, while fixed investment advanced 3.0% from 0.2%. On a yearly basis, the economy expanded 2.2% in Q1, slowing from a 2.7% growth in the prior period. source: Czech Statistical Office

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Czech Republic expanded 0.20 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Czech Republic averaged 0.52 percent from 1995 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 7.30 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -8.70 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Czech Republic GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Czech Republic GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Czech Republic expanded 0.20 percent in the first quarter of 2026 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Czech Republic is expected to be 0.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Czech Republic GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 0.60 percent in 2027 and 0.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-29 07:00 AM
QoQ 2nd Est
Q1 0.2% 0.7% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-06-30 07:00 AM
QoQ Final
Q1 0.2% 0.7% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-07-30 07:00 AM
QoQ Prel
Q2 0.2% 0.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 2.60 1.30 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.20 2.70 percent Mar 2026
GDP Constant Prices 1642.29 1638.96 CZK Billion Mar 2026
GDP from Agriculture 30295.00 30127.00 CZK Million Mar 2026
GDP from Construction 70918.00 70659.00 CZK Million Mar 2026
GDP from Manufacturing 351021.00 352933.00 CZK Million Mar 2026
GDP from Public Administration 241517.00 241744.00 CZK Million Mar 2026
GDP from Services 255920.00 254113.00 CZK Million Mar 2026
GDP Growth Rate 0.20 0.70 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 460.84 454.06 CZK Billion Mar 2026
Gross National Product 8384918.00 7848471.00 CZK Million Dec 2025


Czech Republic GDP Growth Rate
In Czech Republic, household consumption is the main component of GDP and accounts for 49 percent of its total use, followed by gross fixed capital formation (25 percent) and government expenditure (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 84 percent of GDP while imports account for 77 percent, adding 7 percent of total GDP.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.20 0.70 7.30 -8.70 1995 - 2026 percent Quarterly
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Czech Republic Q1 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.2%
The Czech Republic’s gross domestic product grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of 2026, easing from a 0.7% expansion in the previous period, confirming second estimates. Net trade contributed negatively to growth, as imports rose 4.4% from 0.8%, outpacing exports, which grew 2.9% from 0.9% in Q4 2025. In addition, household consumption moderated to 0.3% from 1.2%. On the other hand, government spending edged up by 0.1% after stagnating in the previous quarter, while fixed investment advanced 3.0% from 0.2%. On a yearly basis, the economy expanded 2.2% in Q1, slowing from a 2.7% growth in the prior period.
2026-06-30
Czech GDP Grows 0.2% in Q1 2026
The Czech Republic’s gross domestic product grew by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, easing from a 0.7% expansion in Q4 2025 and matching preliminary estimates, according to second estimates. The slowdown was primarily driven by domestic demand, with household consumption slowing to 0.6% from 1.2%, government spending declining 0.3% after stagnating, and gross fixed capital formation easing to 2% from 2.8%. Meanwhile, growth was supported by the trade, transportation, accommodation, and catering sector (+0.4%), finance and insurance (+4.3%), and professional, scientific, technical, and administrative activities (+0.9%). Construction (+0.2%) and real estate activities (+0.4%) also performed well.
2026-05-29
Czechia Q1 GDP Growth at 8-Quarter Low
The Czech Republic’s gross domestic product grew by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, easing from a 0.7% expansion in the previous quarter and falling below market expectations of 0.5%, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the slowest growth since Q1 2024 and was largely driven by a weaker foreign trade balance, while growth was supported by strong gross capital formation. On a yearly basis, GDP rose by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, moderating from a 2.7% increase in the preceding quarter. The annual expansion was underpinned by higher household consumption, particularly in final consumption expenditure, as well as gross fixed capital formation. Value-added gains were led by activities in trade, transportation, accommodation, catering, and industry.
2026-04-30