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.