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German economy grows by 0.3% in Q4, stats office says

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Posted on February 25, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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German economy grows by 0.3% in Q4, stats office says

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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

German Economy Expands 0.3% in Q4 2025, Statistics Office Confirms

Quarter-on-Quarter Change

Q4 2025 Growth and Official Confirmation

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.

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What 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.

What drove Germany’s Q4 2025 growth?

Stronger household and government consumption were the main contributors, helping offset ongoing trade headwinds and broader economic softness.

How 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.

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