Italy’s economy experienced a modest growth of 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter, maintaining consistency with earlier projections. On a year-on-year basis, the nation’s GDP rose by 1.0%, bolstering confidence in its economic stability.
The growth was primarily driven by a 0.2% increase in household and nonprofit consumption, as well as a similar rise in gross fixed investment. However, while domestic demand played a positive role in fueling this economic expansion, the net foreign demand had a dampening effect due to a higher increase in imports by 1.5%, compared to a 1.0% rise in exports.
From a sectoral perspective, the services industry emerged as a key contributor, growing by 0.4% and helping to counterbalance the declines seen in other sectors. Specifically, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors saw a slight decrease of 0.1%, while the industrial sector experienced a more significant drop of 0.6%.
Despite these mixed results across different sectors, the carry-over effect for Italy’s GDP in 2026 is estimated to be at 0.8%, indicating ongoing, albeit modest, economic momentum. These figures highlight the challenges and opportunities within Italy’s economic landscape as the country navigates the complexities of both domestic and international markets.