Dutch GDP up 0.2% in Q2 2025: CBS second estimate

The Dutch economy expanded by 0.2 per cent in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, according to the second estimate from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Growth was revised 0.1 percentage points higher than the initial figure, largely due to stronger household consumption, along with improved trade balance and investments. Public consumption was adjusted downwards but still supported growth.

On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, GDP rose 1.7 per cent in Q2 2025, up from the earlier 1.5 per cent estimate. Household consumption made the largest contribution, followed by investments and public consumption, CBS said in a press release.

The Dutch economy grew by 0.2 per cent in Q2 2025 over Q1, a slight upward revision by CBS, driven mainly by household consumption, investments, and trade balance, while public spending was revised down.
Year-on-year, GDP rose 1.7 per cent, up from the earlier 1.5 per cent estimate.
Employment also strengthened, with 28 thousand more jobs quarter-on-quarter and 87,000 more compared to Q2 2024.

The second estimate also showed employment growth, with the number of people in work or self-employment rising by 28,000 in Q2 2025 from Q1. YoY, employment increased by 87,000 compared with the 80,000 jobs initially estimated.

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