The Dutch economy grew faster in the second quarter than previously assumed. According to the second calculation by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), growth was 0.6 percent, whereas the statistics agency previously reported 0.4 percent. This difference is mainly due to increased exports and higher consumer spending.
3 hours ago·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
The Dutch economy outperformed expectations in the second quarter of 2026. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% on a quarterly basis. The initial estimate was 0.4%, so the figure was revised upwards to 0.6%. The economy had grown by 0.3% in the first quarter.