Inflation Netherlands 2026
Average inflation: 2.4% (Derived: 2.1%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 2.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 2.4%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.4%
- Difference
- 0.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 1 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.2% lower than the 5-year average of 4.6%.
- 5-year average
- 4.6%
- 10-year average
- 3.3%
- All-time high (2022)
- 10%
- All-time low (2016)
- 0.3%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2025, the difference is minimal (-0.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: -0.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2026
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.9 |
| Average | 2.4% | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 13/02/2026.Not all months available yet.