The Dutch economy expanded by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, confirming preliminary estimates and matching the one-year high growth recorded in Q3. Net trade was the main contributor to growth, as exports of goods and services rose by 1.0% (vs 1.1% in Q3), while imports edged up just 0.1% (vs 0.4%). Fixed investment also rebounded slightly, increasing by 0.1% after a 1.4% contraction in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, government spending growth remained steady at 0.7%, while household consumption growth eased slightly to 0.2% from 0.3%. On an annual basis, the economy grew by 1.8%, confirming initial estimates and picking up from a 1.7% expansion in Q3, supported by contributions from net trade, household consumption, and public spending. For the full year, GDP also expanded by 1.8%, with household consumption, public spending, and net trade driving growth in 2025.
