Inflation Netherlands 2026
Average inflation: 2.5% (Derived: 2.1%)
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.5%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in March at 2.7%. The lowest inflation was in January at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- March: 2.7%
- Lowest month
- January: 2.4%
- Difference
- 0.3 percentage points
- Months with data
- 3 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.1% 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 (-0.8 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.8 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -1.4 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 2026
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Derived CPI | Difference vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.9 |
| February | 2.4% | 2.0% | -1.4 |
| March | 2.7% | 2.3% | -1.0 |
| Average | 2.5% | 2.1% |
Data source
Data from CBS. Last updated: 10/04/2026.Not all months available yet.