Inflation Netherlands 1986

Average inflation: 0.2%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.2%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 1.4%. The lowest inflation was in July at -0.7%.

Highest month
January: 1.4%
Lowest month
July: -0.7%
Difference
2.1 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.7% lower than the 5-year average of 2.9%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.2% in 1986).

5-year average
2.9%
10-year average
4.3%
All-time high (1975)
10.2%
All-time low (1986)
0.2%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1985, inflation has fallen by +2.0 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-2.0 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
July: -3.0 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.8% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1986

Month overview

Month Inflation Derived CPI Difference vs. 1985
January 1.4% - -1.0
February 1.2% - -1.0
March 0.7% - -1.7
April 0.6% - -1.9
May 0.5% - -2.1
June 0.2% - -2.3
July -0.7% - -3.0
August -0.5% - -2.8
September -0.6% - -2.9
October -0.2% - -2.1
November -0.2% - -1.9
December -0.1% - -1.8
Average 0.2% -

Data source

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

See also