30.01.202608:43:23UTC+00Dutch Economy Grows 0.5% in Q4

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Dutch economy experienced a growth rate of 0.5% from the preceding quarter, maintaining the growth momentum realized in the third quarter. This expansion, according to preliminary estimates, was primarily driven by increased exports and heightened government expenditure. Exportation of goods and services saw a 1.3% rise, buoyed particularly by enhanced sales in petroleum products, machinery, and transport equipment, although there was a minor decline in services exports. While imports also increased, they did so at a more subdued rate of 0.6%, thereby ensuring that exports had a net positive impact on economic growth. Government consumption rose by 1.1%, underlined by increased spending on healthcare and public sector salaries. Consumer spending saw a modest upturn of 0.3%, as households allocated more funds to daily essentials such as food. Conversely, investment dipped slightly by 0.1%, mainly due to reduced expenditures on aircraft. The agriculture sector exhibited the most robust growth, with government and healthcare sectors making significant contributions overall. For the entirety of 2025, the nation's GDP increased by 1.9%.