Inflation Netherlands 1994

Average inflation: 2.7% (Derived: 2.4%)

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.7%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in February at 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.4%.

Highest month
February: 3.0%
Lowest month
January: 2.4%
Difference
0.6 percentage points
Months with data
12 of 12

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.0%.

5-year average
3%
10-year average
1.9%
All-time high (1975)
10.2%
All-time low (1987)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1993, the difference is minimal (+0.6 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.6 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: +0.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.7% 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 €102.70 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 1994

Month overview

Month Inflation Derived CPI Difference vs. 1993
January 2.4% - -0.1
February 3.0% 2.5% +0.6
March 2.9% 2.5% +0.6
April 2.8% 2.3% +0.5
May 2.9% 2.5% +0.6
June 3.0% 2.6% +0.9
July 2.7% 2.3% +0.5
August 2.6% 2.1% +0.6
September 2.7% 2.4% +0.9
October 2.8% 2.4% +0.9
November 2.5% 2.2% +0.8
December 2.6% 2.2% +0.9
Average 2.7% 2.4%

Data source

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

See also