Germany’s economic expansion eased in the third quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, down from 0.3% in the second quarter. The latest figure, updated on 30 October 2026, points to a modest loss of momentum in Europe’s largest economy.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the current reading compares the change in output in the third quarter to that of the second quarter, while the previous 0.3% figure reflected growth from the first to the second quarter of 2026. The step down in the pace of growth suggests that, although the economy continues to expand, the trajectory is becoming more subdued as the year progresses.
