Inflation Netherlands 2017
Average inflation: 1.4% (Derived: 1.4%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is low at 1.4%, below the ECB target of 2%.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 1.8%. The lowest inflation was in March at 1.1%.
- Highest month
- February: 1.8%
- Lowest month
- March: 1.1%
- Difference
- 0.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 2.9%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -6.9%.
- Highest increase
- Transport: 2.9%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -6.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.2%.
- 5-year average
- 1.2%
- 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 2016, the difference is minimal (+1.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: +1.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.6% 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 €101.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2017
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7% | 1.6% | +1.1 |
| February | 1.8% | 1.7% | +1.2 |
| March | 1.1% | 1.1% | +0.5 |
| April | 1.6% | 1.6% | +1.6 |
| May | 1.1% | 1.0% | +1.1 |
| June | 1.1% | 1.1% | +1.1 |
| July | 1.3% | 1.4% | +1.5 |
| August | 1.4% | 1.4% | +1.2 |
| September | 1.5% | 1.5% | +1.4 |
| October | 1.3% | 1.3% | +0.9 |
| November | 1.5% | 1.5% | +0.9 |
| December | 1.3% | 1.2% | +0.3 |
| Average | 1.4% | 1.4% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 08/01/2026.