The facts

  1. Compared with the third quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted GDP rose 1.3% in the euro area and 1.5% in the EU. These year-on-year figures differ from the quarter-on-quarter headline rates. [1]

  2. Germany grew 0.2% and Spain 0.6% quarter on quarter, while France contracted 0.1%. The figures are not annualized growth rates. [1][2]

  3. The preliminary calculation uses data from 19 member states covering 96% of euro-area GDP and 94% of EU GDP. Eurostat identifies the inputs as incomplete. [1]

  4. The next estimate is scheduled for 13 November. Earlier comparison values in this report come from the current release, rather than a superseded July flash estimate. [1]

Still unconfirmed

  • Final revised GDP figures and the subsequent economic trajectory.

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 30 Oct 2026, 11:31 UTC.

  1. Third-quarter 2026 preliminary GDP flash estimate

    Eurostat · Primary source · 30 Oct 2026

    Actual release, table, coverage and methodology read. Quarter/year comparisons and EA21/EU27 scope checked; preliminary data can be revised.

  2. Euro-area growth slows to 0.4% in the third quarter

    AFP, via Boursorama · Reporting · 30 Oct 2026

    Actual 11:48 CET French report read. The byline is AFP, not Reuters. Independent from Eurostat; its unnamed analyst forecast is not used to calculate a surprise.

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