Inflation Netherlands 2016
Average inflation: 0.3% (Derived: 0.3%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.3%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 1.0%. The lowest inflation was in July at -0.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 1.0%
- Lowest month
- July: -0.2%
- Difference
- 1.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of 1.1%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of -5.5%.
- Highest increase
- Recreation and culture: 1.1%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: -5.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.1% lower than the 5-year average of 1.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.3% in 2016).
- 5-year average
- 1.4%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (2001)
- 4.5%
- All-time low (2016)
- 0.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2015, the difference is minimal (-0.3 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- July: -1.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7% 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 €100.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6% | 0.5% | +0.6 |
| February | 0.6% | 0.6% | +0.4 |
| March | 0.6% | 0.5% | +0.2 |
| April | 0.0% | -0.1% | -0.6 |
| May | 0.0% | -0.1% | -1.1 |
| June | 0.0% | - | -1.0 |
| July | -0.2% | -0.3% | -1.2 |
| August | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.6 |
| September | 0.1% | - | -0.5 |
| October | 0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2 |
| November | 0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1 |
| December | 1.0% | 0.9% | +0.3 |
| Average | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 08/01/2026.