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Macro EconomyMedium•30 October 2026•
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Spain's GDP Grows 0.6% in Third Quarter of 2026

Key Facts

1Spain's economy grew by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2026, one tenth of a percentage point lower than the previous period.
2The year-on-year GDP growth rate in Spain accelerated to 2.7%.

Spain's economy grew by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2026, Demócrata reported. This rate is one tenth of a percentage point lower than the previous quarter, while the year-on-year GDP growth rate accelerated to 2.7%.

Domestic demand contributed 0.5 percentage points to the total growth, despite moderated household consumption and investment growth. These figures follow an annual inflation rate in Spain of 4.9% on October 30, 2026, and the European Union interest rate decision which remained at 2.65% on October 29, 2026.

The market is awaiting the release of Spain's Employment Change data on November 4, 2026, followed by the Services PMI on the same day, which will provide further insight into key sector performance for the fourth quarter.

Latest Updates · 1

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    Update: Spain's core annual inflation held above 3% in October 2026. This persistence has raised concerns regarding stagflation risks within the euro area, particularly as quarterly growth shows signs of moderation.