Inflation Netherlands 1999
Average inflation: 2.2% (Derived: 1.7%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.2%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in August at 2.6%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.1%.
- Highest month
- August: 2.6%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.1%
- Difference
- 0.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels with an average of 3.1%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -4.8%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 3.1%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -4.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.1%.
- 5-year average
- 2.1%
- 10-year average
- 2.5%
- All-time high (1981)
- 6.8%
- All-time low (1987)
- -0.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1998, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: +0.9 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 1999
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2% | 1.7% | +0.4 |
| February | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.1 |
| March | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.1 |
| April | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.2 |
| May | 2.3% | 1.8% | +0.3 |
| June | 2.3% | 1.8% | +0.1 |
| July | 2.1% | 1.5% | +0.1 |
| August | 2.6% | 2.1% | +0.9 |
| September | 2.2% | 1.7% | +0.5 |
| October | 2.1% | 1.5% | +0.2 |
| November | 2.2% | 1.7% | +0.5 |
| December | 2.2% | 1.7% | +0.5 |
| Average | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 08/01/2026.