Inflation Netherlands 1988
Average inflation: 0.8%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.8%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 1.2%. The lowest inflation was in February at 0.5%.
- Highest month
- December: 1.2%
- Lowest month
- February: 0.5%
- Difference
- 0.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.2%.
- 5-year average
- 1.2%
- 10-year average
- 3.2%
- All-time high (1975)
- 10.2%
- All-time low (1987)
- -0.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1987, the difference is minimal (+1.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +1.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €100.80 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1988
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6% | - | +1.9 |
| February | 0.5% | - | +1.7 |
| March | 0.7% | - | +1.8 |
| April | 0.7% | - | +1.8 |
| May | 0.7% | - | +1.8 |
| June | 0.8% | - | +1.6 |
| July | 1.0% | - | +0.9 |
| August | 0.9% | - | +0.7 |
| September | 0.9% | - | +0.7 |
| October | 0.7% | - | +0.6 |
| November | 1.0% | - | +1.1 |
| December | 1.2% | - | +1.4 |
| Average | 0.8% | - |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 17/12/2025.