In the third quarter of 2025, Germany's gross domestic product, which is the total value of all goods and services produced in the country, remained almost unchanged compared with the previous quarter, according to the latest report from the Federal Statistical Office Destatis.

After adjustment for prices, seasonal and calendar variations, growth amounts to 0.0 percent compared with the second quarter of 2025, while the previous quarter recorded a decline of a revised 0.2 percent. This stabilization suggests that Germany economically avoided a recession, at least in this short period.

What do the annual comparisons show?

Compared with the same quarter last year, gross domestic product increased by 0.3 percent when adjusted for price changes, and when calendar adjustments are additionally taken into account, growth is also 0.3 percent. In other words, the German economy is recording slight but significant annual growth that confirms the resilience of the economy despite the challenges of the past few months.

Which sectors contributed to growth?

Destatis' preliminary results show that investment in machinery and equipment contributed positively to economic growth. On the other hand, exports fell in the observed period compared with the previous quarter, indicating weaker foreign trade performance, but the overall effect on the economy was neutralized by the growth of domestic investment.

Revised data for previous quarters

In addition to the first estimates for the third quarter of 2025, Destatis also revised the data for the first and second quarters of 2025. Based on new statistical information, the price-adjusted growth rate for the second quarter of 2025 was increased by 0.1 percentage points, showing a more precise and reliable picture of short-term economic developments.

Why are these figures important?

Short-term economic indicators, such as quarterly changes in gross domestic product, help track the trend in the economy and provide important guidance for political decisions and business planning. Annual comparisons, meanwhile, make it possible to monitor production levels over the long term and provide a clear picture of the stability or growth of the economy, free from seasonal fluctuations.