Dutch economy keeps pace but growth drivers are gradually shifting

中文标题

荷兰经济保持增长步伐，但增长动力正在逐步转变

ING THINK09/03/2026updated 10/17/2026

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Citable research brief

Core conclusion · Tlines extraction

The Dutch economy is expected to grow at 1.4% in 2026 and around 1.3% in 2027, with growth drivers shifting from domestic consumption and public spending to exports and investment. Inflation forecasts have been raised, and ASML's stronger turnover could add 0.2-0.3 percentage points to 2026 GDP growth.

Institution: ING THINK
Published: 09/03/2026
Research topic: GDP growth · Netherlands GDP · GDP impact
Time horizon: 2026 · 2027 · 2026-2027 · recent months

Key arguments

Dutch GDP forecast for 2026 raised to 1.4% due to stronger exports, especially AI-related investment cycle.
ASML's increased turnover forecast could mechanically add 0.2-0.3 percentage points to 2026 GDP growth.
2027 GDP growth expected around 1.3%, tempered by higher inflation and interest rates.
Growth composition shifting: exports and investment more important, consumption and public spending diminishing.
HICP inflation expectations for 2026 and 2027 raised to 2.9% and 2.7% respectively.

Key numbers

2026 GDP growth forecast: 1.4%
2027 GDP growth forecast: around 1.3%
HICP inflation 2026: 2.9%
HICP inflation 2027: 2.7%
ASML potential GDP impact: 0.2-0.3 percentage points

Main risks

Higher energy prices and inflation could further erode purchasing power.
Geopolitical uncertainty in the Gulf region may temper investment growth.
Higher long-term interest rates could weigh on investment.
Timing of ASML deliveries could affect the extent of GDP boost.

Corresponding source evidence

the outlook for 2026 has improved on balance, with GDP growth now forecast at 1.4%. · 2026
On a mechanical basis, and depending on the timing of deliveries, ASML’s higher turnover alone could raise the Dutch GDP growth forecast for 2026 by around 0.2-0.3 percentage points · 2026
We raised our HICP inflation expectation for 2026 and 2027 to 2.9% and 2.7%, respectively · 2026

Conditions / invalidation

Depending on the timing of deliveries.

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