Inflation Netherlands 2013
Average inflation: 2.5% (Derived: 1.3%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 3.1%. The lowest inflation was in November at 1.5%.
- Highest month
- July: 3.1%
- Lowest month
- November: 1.5%
- Difference
- 1.6 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 3.0%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -1.9%.
- Highest increase
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 3.0%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -1.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.5% higher than the 5-year average of 2.0%.
- 5-year average
- 2%
- 10-year average
- 1.8%
- All-time high (2001)
- 4.5%
- All-time low (2009)
- 1.2%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2012, the difference is minimal (+0.0 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.0 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- October: -1.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.5% 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 €102.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0% | 1.6% | +0.5 |
| February | 3.0% | 1.6% | +0.5 |
| March | 2.9% | 1.5% | +0.4 |
| April | 2.6% | 1.2% | +0.2 |
| May | 2.8% | 1.3% | +0.7 |
| June | 2.9% | 1.4% | +0.8 |
| July | 3.1% | 1.7% | +0.8 |
| August | 2.8% | 1.4% | +0.5 |
| September | 2.4% | 1.1% | +0.1 |
| October | 1.6% | 0.9% | -1.3 |
| November | 1.5% | 0.8% | -1.3 |
| December | 1.7% | 1.0% | -1.2 |
| Average | 2.5% | 1.3% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 08/01/2026.