Inflation Netherlands 1966
Average inflation: 5.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 5.9%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 7.7%. The lowest inflation was in September at 4.1%.
- Highest month
- February: 7.7%
- Lowest month
- September: 4.1%
- Difference
- 3.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% higher than the 5-year average of 5.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (5.9% in 1966).
- 5-year average
- 5%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (1966)
- 5.9%
- All-time low (1963)
- 3.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1965, the difference is minimal (+0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +4.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 3.9% 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 €105.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1966
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 1965 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9% | - | +3.3 |
| February | 7.7% | - | +3.2 |
| March | 6.7% | - | +1.4 |
| April | 7.4% | - | +4.0 |
| May | 6.6% | - | +0.5 |
| June | 5.7% | - | -1.3 |
| July | 4.9% | - | -1.2 |
| August | 5.8% | - | +1.5 |
| September | 4.1% | - | -1.0 |
| October | 5.8% | - | +1.5 |
| November | 4.9% | - | -0.3 |
| December | 4.1% | - | -1.9 |
| Average | 5.9% | - |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 17/12/2025.