The Dutch economy strengthened in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 0.4% quarter-over-quarter, up from a 0.2% increase in the first quarter. The latest figures, updated on 30 July 2026, indicate that growth has effectively doubled compared to the start of the year.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the “actual” reading reflects how the second quarter performed relative to the first quarter of 2026, while the earlier 0.2% figure shows how the first quarter compared to the final quarter of the previous year. The improvement suggests that economic activity in the Netherlands is gradually picking up pace, signaling a more robust growth trajectory as 2026 progresses.
