The German economy expanded 0.3% on quarter in the last three months of 2025, the strongest performance in three quarters, compared to a flat reading in the previous period and above forecasts of 0.2%, preliminary estimates showed. In particular, household and government expenditure increased. Year-on-year, the GDP grew 0.4%, the most in three years, after a 0.3% rise in each of the previous three quarters and above forecasts of 0.3%. The German economy thus ended 2025 in positive territory after a turbulent year, particularly for foreign trade. The economy rose 0.2%, the first expansion in three years. For 2026, the German government forecasts economic growth of 1%, as exports are expected to rise for the first time in three years, increasing by 0.8%. Fiscal stimulus is projected to contribute around two-thirds of a percentage point to GDP growth. Growth in 2027 is seen at 1.3%. source: Federal Statistical Office

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Germany expanded 0.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Germany averaged 0.46 percent from 1970 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 8.70 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -8.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Germany GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Germany expanded 0.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Germany is expected to be 0.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 0.30 percent in 2027 and 0.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-11-25 07:00 AM
QoQ Final
Q3 0% -0.2% 0% 0.0%
2026-01-30 09:00 AM
QoQ Flash
Q4 0.3% 0% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-02-25 07:00 AM
QoQ Final
Q4 0.0% 0.3% 0.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 0.20 -0.50 percent Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate YoY 0.40 0.30 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 902.28 902.28 EUR Billion Sep 2025
GDP from Agriculture 6.74 6.70 EUR Billion Sep 2025
GDP from Construction 29.33 29.50 EUR Billion Sep 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 165.94 167.46 EUR Billion Sep 2025
GDP from Public Administration 171.48 170.74 EUR Billion Sep 2025
GDP from Services 137.12 136.22 EUR Billion Sep 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.30 0.00 percent Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 174.51 174.05 EUR Billion Sep 2025
Gross National Product 1160.81 1155.66 EUR Billion Sep 2025


Germany GDP Growth Rate
Germany is the fifth largest economy in the world and the largest within the Euro Area. Germany is the second largest exporter in the world and exports account for more than one-third of national output. As such, the export of high added value products has been the main driver of growth in recent years. Composition of the GDP on the expenditure side: household consumption (55 percent), gross capital formation (20 percent, of which 10 percent in construction, 6 percent in machinery and equipment and 4 percent in other products) and government expenditure (19 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 46 percent of GDP while imports for 39 percent, adding 7 percent to total GDP.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.30 0.00 8.70 -8.90 1970 - 2025 percent Quarterly
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News Stream
Germany GDP Growth Beats Forecasts in Q4
The German economy expanded 0.3% on quarter in the last three months of 2025, the strongest performance in three quarters, compared to a flat reading in the previous period and above forecasts of 0.2%, preliminary estimates showed. In particular, household and government expenditure increased. Year-on-year, the GDP grew 0.4%, the most in three years, after a 0.3% rise in each of the previous three quarters and above forecasts of 0.3%. The German economy thus ended 2025 in positive territory after a turbulent year, particularly for foreign trade. The economy rose 0.2%, the first expansion in three years. For 2026, the German government forecasts economic growth of 1%, as exports are expected to rise for the first time in three years, increasing by 0.8%. Fiscal stimulus is projected to contribute around two-thirds of a percentage point to GDP growth. Growth in 2027 is seen at 1.3%.
2026-01-30
German Q3 Economic Stagnation Confirmed
Germany’s economy recorded no growth qoq in Q3 2025, in line with the preliminary estimate and following a 0.2% contraction in Q2. Modest improvements in gross fixed capital formation (0.3% vs -1.1% in Q2), mainly driven by equipment and other facilities, alongside stronger government spending (0.8% vs 0.2%) and a positive contribution from inventories, helped offset weaknesses elsewhere. Private consumption fell (-0.3% vs 0.1%), while net trade subtracted 0.3 ppts as exports shrank (-0.7% vs 0.3%) amid U.S. tariffs and imports stalled (vs -0.2%). By sector, declines in manufacturing and construction were balanced by gains in trade, transport, hospitality, information and communication, and financial and insurance services. On an annual basis, GDP grew 0.3%, unchanged from the previous two quarters. Looking ahead, GDP growth is projected at 1.3% for 2026 and 1.4% for 2027, supported by higher public spending, likely helped by special infrastructure funds and increased defense outlays.
2025-11-25
Germany GDP Stalls in Q3
The German economy stagnated in Q3 2025, following an upwardly revised 0.2% contraction in Q2, according to preliminary estimates. The figure was in line with market forecasts. Growth in gross fixed capital formation in machinery and equipment provided some support, but this was offset by a decline in exports. On an annual basis, GDP expanded 0.3%, unchanged from the upwardly revised 0.3% growth recorded in the second quarter and also matching expectations. At the start of October 2025, the German government revised its GDP growth forecast upwards, now expecting the economy to expand by 0.2% in 2025, compared with a previous projection of zero growth made in April. For 2026, GDP is expected to rise by 1.3%, followed by 1.4% growth in 2027. Officials noted that a substantial part of the expansion in the coming years will be driven by higher public spending, particularly through special funds for infrastructure investment and increased defense expenditure.
2025-10-30