The fourth quarter of 2025 recorded moderate but steady GDP growth of 0.2% in both the Eurozone and the European Union compared with the previous quarter, according to the latest data from Eurostat. However, the picture differs significantly among member states.
Cyprus and Malta stood out with the highest growth rates, while Cyprus recorded a 0.8% increase in employment during the same period.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, GDP growth rates varied significantly among EU Member States, with Malta recording the highest GDP increase at 2.1% compared with the previous quarter, followed by Lithuania with an increase of 1.7%. Cyprus and Croatia recorded growth of 1.4%, with Cyprus standing out for its annual GDP growth of 4.5%, the highest in the EU. Estonia and Luxembourg showed a slight decline of 0.1%, while Ireland recorded the largest drop at 3.8%, followed by Romania at 1.9%.
On an annual basis, Ireland recorded growth of 3.0%, although it experienced a sharp decline on a quarterly basis. Cyprus and Malta maintained high growth rates, with Cyprus standing out for its strong performance.
Employment increased by 0.2% in both the Eurozone and the EU. However, the differences among member states are notable: Ireland and Malta recorded the highest employment growth, both at 1.3%, followed by Spain and Cyprus with an increase of 0.8%. Lithuania recorded the largest decline in employment at 2.3%, while Estonia and Germany showed decreases of 1.8% and 0.1% respectively.
On an annual basis, Malta stood out with employment growth of 4.1%, while Cyprus recorded an increase of 2.0%. Lithuania and Estonia showed negative performances, recording declines of 1.9% and 1.1% respectively.
