Italy’s preliminary gross domestic product growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 was reported at 0%, according to data released on 30 October 2026 at 09:00 GMT. The figure came in below the market forecast of 0.1%.
Comparison with the previous period
The reading was also lower than the previous period, when growth stood at 0.2%. GDP growth rate figures measure how much the total value of goods and services produced in the economy has changed over the stated period. A reading of zero means output was flat over the quarter, with neither expansion nor contraction recorded in the preliminary estimate.
What the figure measures
The preliminary estimate is the first official reading for the period and may be revised as more complete data becomes available. Economists and policymakers track the headline growth rate closely, since it gives a broad summary of the pace at which the Italian economy is expanding.
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