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Liguria’s economy grew 0.9% in the first half of 2026
Liguria’s economy grew 0.9% in the first half of 2026, matching the rate for Italy as a whole.
The region in northwest Italy saw industrial production and sales increase in the first three quarters, and companies’ near-term expectations were cautiously positive but still faced risks.
Exports rose 8.3%, while tourist stays increased 1.8%, driven mainly by Italian visitors.
Most businesses expected to make a profit in 2026, and their cash holdings increased, although loans to businesses fell 3.7%.
A stronger job market helped household incomes, supporting a 1.2% rise in inflation-adjusted spending; family and business deposits also increased.
Growth remained moderate, with port passenger traffic and commercial shipping activity slightly lower.
Liguria’s gross domestic product grew by 0.9% in the first half of 2026, matching growth in Italy as a whole, according to a Bank of Italy indicator.
Exports at current prices rose 8.3% in the first half.
Tourist stays increased 1.8% between January and September, while passenger numbers at regional ports fell 1.5% in the first half.
The Bank of Italy survey found that 87% of Ligurian businesses expected to make a profit in 2026.
Household consumption in real terms rose moderately, by 1.2%.
- Who
- Liguria’s economy and businesses.
- What
- The region’s GDP grew 0.9% in the first half of 2026.
- When
- The first half of 2026; other business indicators cover periods through September.
- Where
- Liguria, Italy.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Liguria’s GDP grew 0.9%, and exports at current prices rose 8.3%.
Tourist stays in Liguria increased 1.8%.
Industrial production and turnover increased, according to the Bank of Italy survey.
- GDP growth
- 0.9% in the first half of 2026
- Exports
- Up 8.3% at current prices in the first half
- Tourist stays
- Up 1.8% between January and September
- Businesses expecting a profit
- 87% in 2026
- Household consumption
- Up 1.2% in real terms
What people are saying
exposed to downside risks
has remained favourable: most Ligurian businesses (87%) expect to make a profit in 2026