Italy’s economy strengthened in the second quarter of 2026, with year-over-year GDP growth rising to 1.0%, up from 0.8% recorded in the first quarter of 2026. The latest data, updated on 30 July 2026, indicate a modest acceleration in economic activity compared with the same period a year earlier.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, where the current 1.0% reading reflects how output in the second quarter of 2026 compares with the second quarter of 2025. Similarly, the previous 0.8% figure measured first-quarter 2026 GDP against the first quarter of 2025. The step-up in growth suggests a gradual improvement in Italy’s economic momentum heading into the second half of the year.
