Madrid:Spain's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2026, while annual consumer inflation remained steady at 4.9% in October, according to official preliminary data.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the quarterly GDP growth, measured at market prices, was slightly lower than the 0.7% expansion observed in the second quarter, as reported by the National Statistics Institute. On an annual basis, the economy grew by 2.7% during the July to September period.

Full-time equivalent employment in Spain rose by 0.2% from the previous quarter and increased by 1.6% compared to the same period in 2025. The flash estimate for the Consumer Price Index indicated that annual inflation remained at 4.9% in October, consistent with the rate seen in September.

Consumer prices increased by 0.6% on a monthly basis in October, as reported by the statistics institute. Additionally, underlying core inflation, which excludes unprocessed food and energy products, was estimated at 3.1% year-on-year for October, with a monthly increase of 0.5% during the same period.