Inflation Netherlands 1968

Average inflation: 3.7%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 4.2%. The lowest inflation was in July at 3.2%.

Highest month
December: 4.2%
Lowest month
July: 3.2%
Difference
1.0 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 4.7%.

5-year average
4.7%
10-year average
4.5%
All-time high (1966)
5.9%
All-time low (1967)
3.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1967, inflation has fallen by +0.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+0.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: +1.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1968

Month overview

Month Inflation Derived CPI Difference vs. 1967
January 4.0% - +0.8
February 3.9% - +1.5
March 3.9% - +1.5
April 3.7% - +1.4
May 3.8% - +1.5
June 3.9% - +0.1
July 3.2% - -0.7
August 3.3% - -0.6
September 3.3% - -0.6
October 3.6% - +0.5
November 3.8% - +0.7
December 4.2% - +0.3
Average 3.7% -

Data source

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

See also