Inflation Netherlands 1971
Average inflation: 7.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 8.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 6.3%.
- Highest month
- December: 8.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 6.3%
- Difference
- 2.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.3% higher than the 5-year average of 5.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.6% in 1971).
- 5-year average
- 5.3%
- 10-year average
- 5.2%
- All-time high (1971)
- 7.6%
- All-time low (1967)
- 3.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1970, the difference is minimal (+3.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +3.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +4.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.6% 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 €107.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1971
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3% | - | +3.0 |
| February | 6.9% | - | +3.5 |
| March | 6.6% | - | +3.0 |
| April | 7.5% | - | +4.3 |
| May | 7.8% | - | +4.5 |
| June | 7.7% | - | +3.9 |
| July | 7.6% | - | +2.6 |
| August | 7.6% | - | +2.2 |
| September | 7.7% | - | +2.1 |
| October | 8.3% | - | +2.9 |
| November | 8.3% | - | +2.7 |
| December | 8.8% | - | +3.1 |
| Average | 7.6% | - |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 17/12/2025.