Dutch GDP revised up to 0.6% growth in Q2 2026

One outlet released a revised assessment of the Dutch economy for the second quarter of 2026, indicating a 0.6% rise in GDP, surpassing its preliminary estimate. The agency attributed the stronger growth to increased export activity and robust consumer spending. Annual GDP growth was also adjusted upward to 1.6%, marking the quickest expansion since the first quarter of 2025. Employment figures showed a net gain of 15,000 workers and freelancers during the quarter, contrasting with an earlier report of an 8,000-job decline. These revisions highlight a more resilient economic outlook for the Netherlands.