Industrial production growth in the Euro Zone lost momentum in December 2025, with output rising 1.2% year-over-year, down from a revised 2.2% increase in November 2025. The latest figures, updated on 16 February 2026, underscore a clear deceleration in industrial activity at the close of the year.
Both the current and previous readings are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance to the same month a year earlier. While November showed relatively stronger annual growth, December’s softer 1.2% rise suggests that the industrial sector entered 2026 with weaker underlying momentum.
The slowdown in December may heighten concerns over the resilience of Euro Zone manufacturing, especially if subdued growth persists in early 2026. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely for signs of whether this deceleration marks the start of a broader trend or a temporary loss of steam in the region’s industrial recovery.
