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German economy grows by 0.3% in Q4, stats office says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 25, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 25, 2026
Quick Summary
Germany’s economy grew 0.3% q/q in Q4 2025, confirmed by the statistics office and in line with the preliminary reading. Destatis pointed to stronger household and government spending.
German Economy Expands 0.3% in Q4 2025, Statistics Office Confirms
Quarter-on-Quarter Change
Q4 2025 Growth and Official Confirmation
BERLIN, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The German economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter, the statistics office said on Wednesday, confirming its preliminary reading.
Dateline: Berlin, Feb. 25
Writing and Editing Credits
Preliminary Reading Confirmed
(Writing by Friederike Heine and Ludwig BurgerEditing by Linda Pasquini)
Key Takeaways
- •Germany’s GDP grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, according to Destatis.
- •The figure confirms the statistics office’s preliminary estimate.
- •Household and government consumption were key contributors to the uptick.
- •The result marks a modest improvement after a prolonged period of weakness.
- •Report dated Feb. 25, 2026, citing Reuters and official statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions about German economy grows by 0.3% in Q4, stats office says
1What is the main topic?
Germany’s GDP increased by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025. The national statistics office (Destatis) confirmed the preliminary estimate, indicating a modest improvement in growth.
2What drove Germany’s Q4 2025 growth?
Stronger household and government consumption were the main contributors, helping offset ongoing trade headwinds and broader economic softness.
3How does this compare with earlier quarters?
The 0.3% q/q rise represents a slight pickup from prior weakness, signaling stabilization after two difficult years for the German economy.
