Inflation Netherlands 1965

Average inflation: 5.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very high at 5.1%, far above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in June at 7.0%. The lowest inflation was in April at 3.4%.

Highest month
June: 7.0%
Lowest month
April: 3.4%
Difference
3.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.7%.

5-year average
4.7%
10-year average
4.7%
All-time high (1964)
5.8%
All-time low (1963)
3.3%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1964, inflation has risen by -0.7 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-0.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: -4.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 3.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €105.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1965

Month overview

Month Inflation Derived CPI Difference vs. 1964
January 3.6% - -1.1
February 4.5% - +1.7
March 5.3% - +1.6
April 3.4% - -3.9
May 6.1% - +0.6
June 7.0% - +2.5
July 6.1% - -1.4
August 4.3% - -4.1
September 5.1% - -2.2
October 4.3% - -2.1
November 5.2% - -1.2
December 6.0% - +0.5
Average 5.1% -

Data source

Data from CBS. Last updated: 17/12/2025.

See also