Economic growth in the Netherlands slowed sharply at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by just 0.1% in the first quarter compared with the previous three months. The latest reading, updated on 30 April 2026, marks a notable loss of momentum from the 0.5% quarter-on-quarter increase recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the current figure reflects how much the economy has grown relative to the immediately preceding quarter, while the previous reading was itself a comparison with the quarter before it. The pronounced deceleration from 0.5% to 0.1% suggests that the Dutch economy has moved close to stagnation, signaling a more cautious start to 2026 after a comparatively stronger end to 2025.
