In 2025, Germany’s contribution to the EU GDP will decrease to 23.8%, the lowest in 15 years, but it remains the largest economy.

(1) According to data from Eurostat, in 2025 Germany's share of the EU GDP will decline to 23.8%, lower than 24.0% in 2024, marking the lowest level since 2010 (23.7%). Nevertheless, with a GDP of 4.47 trillion euros, Germany remains firmly positioned as the largest economy in the European Union. (2) France follows with a share of 15.9% (GDP 2.99 trillion euros), Italy accounts for 12% (2.26 trillion euros), Spain for 9% (1.69 trillion euros), and the Netherlands for 6.2% (1.17 trillion euros). The top ten also includes Poland (4.9%), Belgium (3.4%), Ireland (3.2%), Sweden (3.2%), and Austria (2.7%). (3) Compared to the previous year, France saw the largest decrease in its share (down 0.4 percentage points), while Poland and Spain recorded the largest increases (up 0.2 percentage points each). The total EU GDP in 2025 will be 18.8 trillion euros.