The Czech Republic’s economic growth moderated at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product expanding by 2.1% year-over-year in the first quarter. The latest data, updated on 30 April 2026, show a slowdown from the 2.7% annual growth recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, meaning the first quarter of 2026 is measured against the same period a year earlier, while the previous reading reflected the fourth quarter of 2025 versus the fourth quarter of 2024. The deceleration signals that momentum in the Czech economy has softened slightly as it moves into 2026, after a stronger finish to 2025. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming quarters to see whether this cooling trend persists or stabilises.
