Inflation Netherlands 1991

Average inflation: 3.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 3.9%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.9%.

Highest month
December: 4.9%
Lowest month
February: 2.9%
Difference
2.0 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is 2.4% higher than the 5-year average of 1.5%.

5-year average
1.5%
10-year average
2.2%
All-time high (1975)
10.2%
All-time low (1987)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1990, inflation has risen by +1.5 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: +2.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

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 €103.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1991

Month overview

Month Inflation Derived CPI Difference vs. 1990
January 3.2% - +1.0
February 2.9% - +0.6
March 3.2% - +0.9
April 3.1% - +0.9
May 3.2% - +0.9
June 3.4% - +1.1
July 4.5% - +2.1
August 4.6% - +2.2
September 4.4% - +1.7
October 4.5% - +1.6
November 4.8% - +2.0
December 4.9% - +2.3
Average 3.9% -

Data source

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

See also