FX.co ★ Dutch Economy Loses Momentum as Q1 2026 GDP Growth Slows to 0.2% QoQ

Economic growth in the Netherlands eased in the first quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 0.2% quarter-over-quarter, down from 0.5% in the previous quarter. The latest figures, updated on 1 July 2026, point to a noticeable cooling in the pace of expansion at the start of the year.

Both the current and previous readings cover the first quarter of 2026, but they reflect different quarter-over-quarter comparisons. The previous indicator captured a 0.5% increase versus the quarter before it, while the newly released data show that quarter-on-quarter growth has slowed to 0.2%. This indicates that, although the Dutch economy is still expanding, it is doing so at a more modest rate than in the prior comparison period.

The quarter-over-quarter framework used in these figures compares each quarter’s output with that of the immediately preceding quarter. The moderation from 0.5% to 0.2% suggests that short-term economic momentum has weakened, a development that will be closely watched by policymakers and market participants assessing the strength and resilience of Dutch growth in 2026.