Austria’s economy returned to modest growth at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product expanding by 0.2% quarter-over-quarter in the first quarter, following a flat reading at the end of last year. The latest figures, updated on 30 April 2026, show an improvement from the 0.0% quarter-on-quarter change recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The quarter-over-quarter comparison highlights a tentative strengthening in economic momentum, as the current 0.2% increase contrasts with the stagnation seen in the previous period. While the expansion remains moderate, the move out of zero growth suggests that underlying activity in Austria has begun to pick up as 2026 gets underway.
