Austria’s economic momentum came to a halt in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth flat at 0.0% quarter-over-quarter. This marks a slowdown from the first quarter of 2026, when the economy expanded by 0.2% compared with the previous quarter.
The latest figures, updated on 30 July 2026, show that the modest growth seen at the start of the year has now faded, suggesting increased headwinds for the Austrian economy. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the current reading compares the second quarter directly with the first quarter of 2026, while the earlier 0.2% figure reflected growth in the first quarter relative to the final quarter of the previous year.
The stagnation in output underscores a shift from gradual expansion to a standstill within just one quarter, raising questions about the durability of Austria’s recent growth trend and the outlook for the remainder of 2026.
