Italy’s economy came to a standstill in the third quarter of 2026, with quarter‑on‑quarter GDP growth registering 0.0%, according to data updated on 30 October 2026. The figure marks a loss of momentum from the previous quarter, when GDP grew by 0.2% compared with the quarter before.
On a quarter‑over‑quarter basis, the latest outturn signals that the modest expansion seen earlier in the year has faded, underscoring a period of stagnation for the Italian economy. While the previous indicator pointed to a slight but positive trajectory, the flat reading in the current quarter suggests that growth drivers have weakened, leaving output essentially unchanged from the prior three months.
