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GDP of the Eurozone rises 1.3% in the third quarter. Portugal is the third fastest growing
Publication: ECO
Author: Diogo Mendo Fernandes
Source published: 30/10/2026, 10:16:02 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 08:06:19 UTC
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Briefings
The Eurozone economy expanded by 1.3% in the third quarter, with Portugal showing the highest growth rate among available data at 2.4% for the same period. The Eurostat estimate reflects increased inflation from the Middle East conflict, with Portugal's quarterly growth accelerating from 1.2% to 2.4% while the monthly growth rate slowed from 0.6% to 0.2%. Ireland recorded the highest monthly growth at 5.5%, while France and Lithuania experienced contraction.
Key points
- Portugal's economy grew 2.4% in the third quarter, the highest rate among available data for the Eurozone.
- The Eurozone economy expanded 1.3% in the third quarter, with Portugal's 2.4% growth rate being the highest among available data.
Context
Eurozone growth figures reflect increased inflation from the Middle East conflict, with Portugal's quarterly growth accelerating from 1.2% to 2.4% while the monthly growth rate slowed from 0.6% to 0.2%. The Eurostat estimate is preliminary and based on revised second-quarter data.
Limitations
Data covers only the third quarter with quarterly growth rates; monthly growth rates are provided for comparison but not as official quarterly figures. France and Lithuania experienced contraction, limiting the positive growth count to 14 countries.
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