The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of the Euro Area is expected to be 1.8% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest forecast from the European Central Bank.
The European Commission's latest forecast indicates that the GDP growth rate of European countries will vary in the second quarter of 2026, with Germany expected to grow at 2.1%, France at 1.9%, and Italy at 1.7%.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that the European economy will grow at a rate of 2.3% in 2026, with the second quarter growth rate expected to be driven by a rebound in consumer spending and investment.
Bloomberg's latest survey of economists forecasts a GDP growth rate of 2.0% for the Euro Area in the second quarter of 2026, with some economists warning of downside risks due to global trade tensions and inflationary pressures.
Statista's latest data shows that the GDP growth rates of European countries in the second quarter of 2026 are expected to be: Germany 2.1%, UK 1.8%, France 1.9%, Italy 1.7%, and Spain 2.2%.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts that the European economy will grow at a rate of 2.2% in 2026, with the second quarter growth rate expected to be driven by a strong labor market and investment growth.
CNBC's latest video analysis discusses the GDP growth rate of European countries in the second quarter of 2026, with experts warning of potential risks to the economic outlook due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.
The World Bank's latest data shows that the GDP growth rates of European countries in 2026 are expected to vary, with some countries such as Poland and Czech Republic expected to grow at a faster rate than others such as Greece and Portugal.