Inflation Netherlands 2009
Average inflation: 1.2% (Derived: 0.9%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.2%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 2.0%. The lowest inflation was in July at 0.2%.
- Highest month
- February: 2.0%
- Lowest month
- July: 0.2%
- Difference
- 1.8 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 1.8%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -2.0%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 1.8%
- Lowest increase
- Transport: -2.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.6%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (1.2% in 2009).
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- 10-year average
- 2.2%
- All-time high (2001)
- 4.5%
- All-time low (2009)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2008, the difference is minimal (-1.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -3.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.8% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2009
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.1 |
| February | 2.0% | 1.5% | -0.2 |
| March | 2.0% | 1.5% | -0.2 |
| April | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.2 |
| May | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.7 |
| June | 1.4% | 1.1% | -1.2 |
| July | 0.2% | -0.1% | -3.0 |
| August | 0.3% | - | -2.9 |
| September | 0.4% | 0.1% | -2.7 |
| October | 0.7% | 0.4% | -2.1 |
| November | 1.0% | 0.8% | -1.3 |
| December | 1.1% | 1.0% | -0.8 |
| Average | 1.2% | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 08/01/2026.