Inflation Netherlands 2002
Average inflation: 3.4% (Derived: 3.4%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.4%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 4.0%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 4.0%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.1%
- Difference
- 0.9 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 5.2%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of 1.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 5.2%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: 1.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.9%.
- 5-year average
- 2.9%
- 10-year average
- 2.6%
- All-time high (2001)
- 4.5%
- All-time low (1987)
- -0.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2001, the difference is minimal (-1.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -1.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.4% 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 €103.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2002
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0% | 4.1% | -0.2 |
| February | 3.8% | 3.9% | -0.7 |
| March | 3.6% | 3.7% | -1.0 |
| April | 3.6% | 3.6% | -1.3 |
| May | 3.3% | 3.3% | -1.6 |
| June | 3.4% | 3.4% | -1.1 |
| July | 3.4% | 3.4% | -1.2 |
| August | 3.3% | 3.3% | -1.4 |
| September | 3.3% | 3.3% | -1.4 |
| October | 3.2% | 3.1% | -1.1 |
| November | 3.1% | 3.2% | -1.1 |
| December | 3.1% | 3.1% | -1.3 |
| Average | 3.4% | 3.4% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 08/01/2026.