Inflation Netherlands 1985

Average inflation: 2.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.2%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in May at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.7%.

Highest month
May: 2.6%
Lowest month
November: 1.7%
Difference
0.9 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.0% lower than the 5-year average of 4.2%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.2% in 1985).

5-year average
4.2%
10-year average
5.1%
All-time high (1975)
10.2%
All-time low (1985)
2.2%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1984, the difference is minimal (-1.1 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-1.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
February: -1.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 €102.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1985

Month overview

Month Inflation Derived CPI Difference vs. 1984
January 2.4% - -0.9
February 2.2% - -1.5
March 2.4% - -1.5
April 2.5% - -1.4
May 2.6% - -1.1
June 2.5% - -1.1
July 2.3% - -0.8
August 2.3% - -0.5
September 2.3% - -0.5
October 1.9% - -1.2
November 1.7% - -1.3
December 1.7% - -1.1
Average 2.2% -

Data source

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

See also