# Will Germany GDP growth in Q1 2026 be less than or equal to 0.0%?

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<tr><th>Predicted at</th><td>2026-02-16 00:47 UTC</td></tr>
<tr><th>Prediction</th><td><strong>0.8%</strong></td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (at prediction)</th><td>0.0%</td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (live)</th><td><span class="pythia-live-price" data-token-id="68191121978535535909840385378673937705062724154716147492721677337881016907980">—</span></td></tr>
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## Analysis

The assessment of Germany's year-over-year GDP growth for the first quarter of 2026 considers recent economic performance and historical volatility. While Germany experienced a period of stagnation and contraction between 2023 and 2024, current economic indicators and forecasts from the EU Commission suggest a potential stabilization in growth trends. The analysis incorporates the base rate of negative growth periods observed in recent years, balanced against the anticipated trajectory of the German economy. Final resolution will depend on the initial price-adjusted GDP release provided by Destatis. This outlook reflects the broader consensus that the economy is likely to avoid a zero or negative growth outcome by early 2026.

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