Business · Economy · 18 hrs ago
Dutch economy ranks second in Europe, surprising economists
The Dutch economy is performing strongly, despite complaints about expensive groceries and train tickets.
The Netherlands ranks second in Europe, with only one country doing better.
The ranking surprised economists, according to the account.
The comparison does not say which country is ahead or explain how the ranking was measured.
Strong performance is a reason for less pessimism about the economy.
No further developments are given.
The Netherlands has the second-best-performing economy in Europe, according to AD.
The ranking surprised economists.
AD says only one European country is doing better.
The article says there is reason to be less pessimistic about the Dutch economy.
- Who
- The Netherlands and economists.
- What
- The Dutch economy is described as the second-best-performing in Europe.
- When
- AD published the article on 24 October 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands, in a comparison of European economies.
- Why
- The article says the ranking surprised economists but does not explain why.
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- European ranking
- The Netherlands is second-best in Europe
- Countries ahead
- One European country
- Publication date
- 24 October 2026
What people are saying
There is enough reason to be a little less pessimistic.