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Report published September 1, 2026

Italy Q2 2026 GDP Revision: Domestic Demand Drives Economic Resilience

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Authors / editors: Paolo Pizzoli

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Revised Istat data confirmed Italian 2Q 2026 GDP growth at 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, powered by domestic demand and infrastructure spending despite net exports dragging. ING maintains its full-year 2026 GDP forecast at 0.9% and inflation forecast at 2.7%, though higher August inflation poses downside risks to consumption.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Italian 2Q 2026 GDP expanded by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, driven by domestic demand and inventory accumulation, while net exports subtracted 0.3%.
  • 2.Consumption growth was led by services and durables, sustained by strong employment and confidence despite energy-driven inflation pressuring real disposable incomes.
  • 3.Gross fixed investment was boosted by a pre-deadline rush in infrastructure projects, outweighing contractions in residential construction.

Table of Contents

  • GDP growth confirmed at 0.2% in second quarter, driven by domestic demand
  • Services consumption in the lead, followed by durables
  • Infrastructure investment still powered ahead, as the deadline to recovery plan approached
  • We expect a similar pattern in the third quarter, but short-term inflation risks linger
  • Disclaimer

Report data

Italy's 2Q GDP grew by 0.2%

MetricEstimateContext
Italy GDP Growth (QoQ)0.2%Revised GDP growth expanded by 0.2% from 0.3% in 1Q 2026
Household Consumption Contribution to GDP Growth0.2 ppHousehold consumption contributed 0.2% to quarterly growth
Inventory Accumulation Contribution to GDP Growth0.2 ppInventory accumulation contributed 0.2% to quarterly growth
Gross Fixed Investments Contribution to GDP Growth0.1 ppGross fixed investments contributed 0.1% to quarterly growth
Net Exports Contribution to GDP Growth-0.3 ppNet exports subtracted 0.3% as imports expanded faster than exports
Source: Istat. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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Authors / Editors

Paolo Pizzoli

Reported Data Context

  • Italy GDP Growth (QoQ): 0.2 % (2Q 2026) · Source: Istat
  • Household Consumption Contribution to GDP Growth: 0.2 pp (2Q 2026) · Source: Istat
  • Inventory Accumulation Contribution to GDP Growth: 0.2 pp (2Q 2026) · Source: Istat
  • Gross Fixed Investments Contribution to GDP Growth: 0.1 pp (2Q 2026) · Source: Istat
  • Net Exports Contribution to GDP Growth: -0.3 pp (2Q 2026) · Source: Istat

Themes

Italian Economic Growth and Domestic DemandEnergy Inflation and Household Real IncomeRecovery Plan Infrastructure Spending

Regions

EuropeItalyGreece

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