Inflation Netherlands 2001
Average inflation: 4.5% (Derived: 3.5%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in April at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in January at 4.2%.
- Highest month
- April: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- January: 4.2%
- Difference
- 0.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 15.3%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 15.3%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -0.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.8% higher than the 5-year average of 2.7%.
- 5-year average
- 2.7%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (1982)
- 5.9%
- All-time low (1987)
- -0.5%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has risen by +2.0 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +2.8 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.5% 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 €104.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2% | 3.3% | +2.2 |
| February | 4.5% | 3.3% | +2.5 |
| March | 4.6% | 3.5% | +2.7 |
| April | 4.9% | 3.9% | +2.8 |
| May | 4.9% | 3.9% | +2.5 |
| June | 4.5% | 3.5% | +1.8 |
| July | 4.6% | 3.7% | +1.8 |
| August | 4.7% | 3.7% | +2.2 |
| September | 4.7% | 3.7% | +1.8 |
| October | 4.3% | 3.3% | +1.2 |
| November | 4.2% | 3.1% | +1.2 |
| December | 4.4% | 3.4% | +1.5 |
| Average | 4.5% | 3.5% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 08/01/2026.