**EU GDP Reaches €18.8 Trillion; Cyprus Contributes 0.2%**
The European Union's gross domestic product (GDP) has reached a significant €18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat on Thursday. This annual report, titled ‘Key Figures on Europe 2026 Edition,’ provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of the EU, including economic performance, population statistics, and environmental data.
Among the member states, Cyprus accounted for 0.2% of the total EU GDP, a figure that places it alongside other smaller nations such as Estonia and Latvia, which also contribute the same percentage to the EU’s overall economic output. This statistic highlights Cyprus's position near the lower end of the economic scale within the European Union.
In comparison, Malta recorded the smallest economy in the EU, contributing just 0.1% to the total output. Neighboring Greece, on the other hand, accounted for a more substantial 1.3% of the EU GDP in 2025, reflecting a stronger economic footprint within the bloc.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, Germany continues to lead as the largest economy in the European Union, generating an impressive €4.5 trillion, which constitutes 23.8% of the EU's total economic output. France follows as the second-largest economy, contributing 15.8%, while Italy ranks third, accounting for 12.0% of the overall GDP.
Eurostat's report emphasizes the diversity of economic scales among member states, illustrating the varying contributions to the EU's collective economic performance. The publication also notes that detailed performance breakdowns across various sectors are available through Eurostat's extensive series of official statistical publications.
As the EU navigates economic challenges and opportunities, these figures provide valuable insights into the economic landscape of its member states, including the relatively modest role of Cyprus in the broader context of the Union's economic output.