Euro Area GDP Annual Growth Rate Tops Estimates

2025-07-30 09:18 By Joana Taborda 1 min. read

The GDP in the Euro Area expanded 1.4% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, slightly lower than 1.5% in Q1 but beating market expectations of 1.2%, according to the preliminary flash estimate.

Among countries for which data is available, Ireland recorded the biggest growth (16.2%), followed by Lithuania (3%), Spain (2.4%), Portugal (1.9%), Netherlands (1.5%), Belgium (1%), France (0.7%), Estonia (0.5%), Finland (0.5%), Germany (0.4%), and Italy (0.4%).

The ECB forecasts the Eurozone economy to grow by 0.9% this year, though US tariffs could have a greater-than-expected impact.

While the US and EU recently reached a deal, many key details remain unresolved.

The agreement—which includes a 15% tariff on most European goods exports—has faced strong criticism from businesses.



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