Growth Figures Exceeding Expectations in the Euro Area

Third Quarter GDP Data for the Euro Area Released

European Statistical Office (Eurostat) has published the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the European Union (EU) and the Euro Area for the third quarter of 2025.

Growth Figures Increased by 0.3 Percent

According to the published data, the seasonally adjusted GDP in the Euro Area increased by 0.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.
The region's economy grew by 1.4 percent compared to the same period last year.

Market Expectations Surpassed

Market analysts had predicted a growth of 0.2 percent on a quarterly basis and 1.4 percent on an annual basis for the Euro Area economy. However, the results demonstrated performance above these expectations.

GDP Growth Across the EU

In the European Union, seasonally adjusted GDP showed an increase of 0.4 percent on a quarterly basis and 1.6 percent on an annual basis in the third quarter.

Economic Changes Between Countries

According to the third quarter data, the economies of Finland and Ireland contracted by 0.3 percent, while Romania contracted by 0.2 percent. On the other hand, there was no change in the economic growth of Germany, Hungary, and Lithuania. Italy grew by 0.1 percent, France by 0.5 percent, and Spain by 0.6 percent.

Comparative Performance with Last Year

Compared to the same period last year, GDP fell by 0.6 percent in Finland, while Germany increased by 0.3 percent, Italy by 0.6 percent, France by 0.9 percent, and Spain by 2.8 percent.