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

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.4%
-0.1vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.4%
-2.1vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.0%
+0.5vs avg.
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Energy
2.6%
+0.1vs avg.
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Health
1.3%
-1.2vs avg.
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Transport
2.4%
-0.1vs avg.
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Communication
-1.9%
-4.4vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
2.3%
-0.2vs avg.
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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.

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