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Spain’s Q3 GDP Rises 0.6% as Domestic Demand Offsets Export Slump

Officials say the outturn supports recently upgraded 2025 growth projections.

Overview

  • Quarterly growth eased from 0.8% in Q2 to 0.6% in Q3, with year-on-year growth moderating to 2.8%.
  • Domestic demand added 1.2 percentage points to quarterly GDP, while the external sector subtracted 0.6 points.
  • Household consumption grew 1.2% on the quarter, government spending rose 1.1%, and investment increased 1.7% q/q and 7.6% y/y.
  • Exports fell 0.6% in the quarter after several gains, as import growth slowed to 1.1%.
  • The Economy Ministry noted a ninth consecutive quarter of at least 0.6% q/q growth and cited the IMF’s 2.9% forecast for Spain in 2025.