SPAIN’S economy grew faster in the final quarter of 2025, resulting in an estimated 2.8% growth last year, according to preliminary figures from National Statistics Institute (INE) published on Friday. It means it finished 2025 as the world’s fastest growing major economy for the second successive year. The 2025 2.8% figure did not not reach the record heights of 3.5% achieved the previous year. Current data or projections show an estimated annual growth of 0.9% for France, 0.4% for Italy and 0.2% for Germany. Spain is also more insulated from global trade tensions than many of its eurozone peers.