The economy of the European Union is set to grow by *** percent in 2026, according to forecasts by the European Commission. This marks a significant slowdown compared to previous years, when the EU member states grew quickly in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. ***** is the country which is forecasted to grow the most in 2026, with an annual growth rate of **** percent. Many of Europe's largest economies, on the other hand, are set to experiencing slow growth or stagnation, with Germany, France, and Italy growing below *** percent.
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European Commission. (May 19, 2025). Gross domestic product growth rate forecasts in the European Union in 2026, by member state (percentage increase on previous period) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102546/coronavirus-european-gdp-growth/
European Commission. "Gross domestic product growth rate forecasts in the European Union in 2026, by member state (percentage increase on previous period)." Chart. May 19, 2025. Statista. Accessed October 11, 2026. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102546/coronavirus-european-gdp-growth/
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Gross domestic product growth rate forecasts in the European Union in 2026, by member state (percentage increase on previous period) [Graph], European Commission, May 19, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102546/coronavirus-european-gdp-growth/
