Catalonia's Economy Grows 0.8% in Q3 2025, Led by Investment and Construction
Catalonia's economy grew 0.8% in Q3 2025, driven by strong investment, construction, and internal demand, surpassing Spain and EU quarterly growth rates.
- • Catalonia’s Q3 2025 GDP growth revised to 0.8%, above Spain's 0.6% and EU's 0.4%.
- • Annual GDP growth at 2.4%, slightly below Spain’s overall growth.
- • Internal demand rose 3.7%, led by 6.9% investment and 3.5% household consumption growth.
- • All sectors grew positively, with construction (+4.7%) and agriculture (+8.8%) leading.
Key details
Catalonia's economy experienced a revision in its growth figures for the third quarter of 2025, with the latest data from Idescat indicating an inter-quarter GDP growth of 0.8%. This revision places Catalonia's growth two-tenths above Spain's overall 0.6% and four-tenths higher than the European Union's 0.4%. On an annual basis, Catalonia’s GDP rose by 2.4%, which is slightly below the national average growth.
The economic expansion in Catalonia during this period was primarily driven by internal demand, which increased by 3.7%. Key contributors to this demand surge included a substantial 6.9% rise in investment and a 3.5% growth in household consumption. Investment growth was notably strong in equipment, which rose by 9.1%, and construction, which increased by 5.4%. Meanwhile, public administration consumption saw a more modest increase of 1.2%, slightly down from the previous quarter.
From the trade perspective, exports to foreign markets rose by 4%, while imports increased by 4.6%, reflecting a dynamic external trade environment. Sector-wise, all areas demonstrated positive growth with the construction sector leading at 4.7%, followed closely by agriculture showing an 8.8% increase. The service sector expanded by 2.7%, and industry grew by 1.9%, supported by strong performances in motor vehicle manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and machinery production.
These figures underscore a balanced economic performance buoyed by investment and domestic consumption, despite exports maintaining moderate growth. The sectors with highest gains—construction and agriculture—highlight critical areas fueling Catalonia's economic momentum in Q3 2025.
According to Idescat, “This revision reflects the positive contributions of both demand and supply sides of the economy, emphasizing the strength of investment and consumption.” The robust growth contrasts with the more moderate increases seen nationally and across the EU, positioning Catalonia as a regional leader in economic expansion for the period.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
