Eurostat: euro-area GDP grows 0.4% in the third quarter
The preliminary estimate puts EU growth at 0.5% quarter-on-quarter. Figures remain subject to revision.

GDP rose 0.4% in the euro area and 0.5% in the EU in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the second, Eurostat’s 30 October preliminary estimate shows. Second-quarter growth was 0.6% and 0.7%, respectively.
Year-on-year growth was 1.3% and 1.5%, respectively. Annual and quarterly changes use different comparison periods.
The estimate uses incomplete data and may be revised. The next third-quarter release is scheduled for 13 November. No new Greek growth estimate is announced here.
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