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Dutch Inflation Rate Accelerates to 1%
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate increased to 1.0 percent in December 2020 from 0.8 percent in the previous month, due to a faster rise in prices of both recreation & culture (1.9% vs 1.3%) and furnishings & household equipment (2.3% vs 1.4%), while housing inflation was steady (at 0.8%) and transport prices fell less (-2.3% vs -3.2%). Meantime, food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation eased to a 26-month low of 0.6 percent in December from 0.8 percent in November. By contrast, clothing and footwear prices fell 2 percent, after a flat reading in the prior month. Considering 2020 full year, inflation rate averaged 1.3 percent, down from 2.6 percent in 2019. The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco increased to 1.7 percent in December from a four-month low of 1.5 percent in November. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.2 percent, after a 0.8 percent fall in the prior month.
Published on 2021-01-12

Dutch Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low of 0.8%
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate declined to 0.8 percent in November 2020, the least since August, from 1.2 percent in the previous month. Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation slowed to a 27-month low of 0.8 percent in November from 1.1 percent in October. Also, recreation & culture inflation eased (1.3 percent vs 1.8 percent) while clothing and footwear inflation was flat, after increasing 3.9 percent in the prior month. Meanwhile, inflation was steady for both housing (at 0.8 percent) and furnishings & household equipment (at 1.4 percent). In addition, transport prices fell faster (-3.2 percent vs -2.9 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco dropped to a four-month low of 1.5 percent in November from 1.9 percent in October. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were down 0.8 percent, after a 0.5 percent rise in the prior month.
Published on 2020-12-08

Dutch Inflation Rate at 3-Month High of 1.2%
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate inched up to 1.2 percent in October 2020, the most since July, from 1.1 percent in the previous month. Inflation accelerated for housing (0.8 percent vs 0.7 percent in September), recreation & culture (1.8 percent vs 1.4 percent), and clothing and footwear (3.9 percent vs 1.5 percent). On the other hand, prices continued to increase for both food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.1 percent vs 1.2 percent) and furnishings & household equipment (1.4 percent vs 1.7 percent). Meantime, transport prices continued to fall (-2.9 percent vs -2.5 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco rose to a three-month high of 1.9 percent in October from 1.7 percent in September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were up 0.5 percent, after a 0.2 percent fall in the prior month.
Published on 2020-11-05

Dutch Inflation Rate Rises to 1.1% in September
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate increased to 1.1 percent in September 2020 from 0.7 percent in the previous month. Inflation accelerated for housing (0.7 percent vs 0.6 percent in August), food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.2 percent vs 0.9 percent), recreation & culture (1.4 percent vs 1.0 percent), furnishings & household equipment (1.7 percent vs 1.5 percent). In addition, clothing and footwear prices rebounded sharply (1.5 percent vs -3.5 percent). Meantime, transport prices continued to fall (-2.5 percent vs -2.2 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco rose to 1.7 percent in September from 1.2 percent in August. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.2 percent, after a 0.5 percent drop in the prior month.
Published on 2020-10-08

Dutch Inflation Rate at Over 3-1/2 Year Low of 0.7%
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate declined to 0.7 percent in August 2020, the least since November 2016, from 1.7 percent in the previous month. Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation slowed to a 21-month low of 0.9 percent in August from 1.9 percent in July. Also, inflation eased for recreation & culture (1.0 percent vs 3.1 percent); furnishings & household equipment (1.5 percent vs 1.6 percent), while housing inflation was steady (at 0.6 percent), and transport prices dropped (-2.2 percent vs 0.1 percent). In addition, clothing and footwear prices went down by 3.5 percent, after increasing 0.9 percent in July. The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco decreased to a 26-month low of 1.2 percent in August from 2.4 percent in July. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.5 percent, the first decline since May, after a 1.1 percent rise in the prior month.
Published on 2020-09-08

Dutch Inflation Rate Rises to 6-Month High of 1.7%
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate increased to 1.7 percent in July 2020, the most since January, from 1.6 percent in the previous month. Housing prices rose faster (0.6 percent vs 0.2 percent in June), while that of transport rebounded (0.1 percent vs -0.1 percent) and clothing and footwear prices went up by 0.9 percent, after a flat reading in June. Meantime, price continued to increase for recreation & culture (3.1 percent vs 3.4 percent); furnishings & household equipment (1.6 percent vs 2.6 percent), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9 percent vs 2.7 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco rose to a-nine month high of 2.4 percent in July from 2.3 percent in June. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 1.1 percent, the most since July 2018, after a 0.3 percent gain in the prior month.
Published on 2020-08-06

Dutch Inflation Rate at 4-Month High of 1.6%
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate increased to 1.6 percent in June 2020, the most since February, from the previous two month’s two-year low of 1.2 percent. Inflation picked up for both recreation & culture (3.4 percent vs 2.8 percent in May) and furnishings & household equipment (2.6 percent vs 2.2 percent). In addition, prices fell less for transport (-0.1 percent vs -2.4 percent) while that of clothing and footwear were unchanged (vs -1.6 percent). Meantime, prices went up softer for food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.7 percent vs 3.2 percent); housing (0.2 percent vs 0.3 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco rose to an-eight month high of 2.3 percent in June from 2.1 percent in May. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3 percent, after a 0.1 percent fall in the prior month.
Published on 2020-07-07

Dutch Inflation Rate Steady at 2-Year Low
The Netherlands' annual inflation rate came in at 1.2 percent in May 2020, unchanged from the previous month’s two-year low. Food and non-alcoholic beverages prices rose at a softer pace (3.2 percent vs 3.5 percent in April) while housing inflation was steady at 0.3 percent, the lowest since July 2016. At the same time, there were declines in costs for transport (-2.4 percent vs -1.5 percent) and clothing and footwear (-1.6 percent vs -0.2 percent). Meantime, inflation picked up for recreation & culture (2.8 percent vs 2.6 percent) and furnishings & household equipment (2.2 percent vs 0.3 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco decreased to 2.1 percent in May from 2.2 percent in April. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.1 percent, after a 0.5 percent rise in April.
Published on 2020-06-09

Dutch Inflation Rate Eases to 2-Year Low
The inflation rate in the Netherlands declined to 1.2% yoy in April 2020 from 1.4% in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since April 2018, mainly due to a softer rise in prices of housing while transport prices fell, amid restriction measures to prevent further spreading the COVID-19 outbreak.Prices increased softer for both housing (0.3% vs 0.4% in March), the lowest since July 2016, and furnishings & household equipment (0.3% vs 0.5%). In addition, transport prices fell 1.5% in April, the first decline since September 2016, after a 0.9% rise in March. Meantime, prices rose faster for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.5% vs 3.2%). On the other hand, clothing and footwear prices continued to drop (-0.2% vs -0.6%). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco increased to a three-month high of 2.2% in April from the previous month's eight-month low of 2.0%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.5%, after a 0.2% rise in March.
Published on 2020-05-12

Dutch Inflation Rate at Near 2-Year Low of 1.4%
The inflation rate in the Netherlands declined to 1.4 percent year-on-year in March 2020 from 1.6 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since April 2018, mainly due to a softer rise in prices of transport. Transport inflation slowed to a 14-month low of 0.9 percent in March from 3 percent in February. Meanwhile, housing inflation was steady (at 0.4 percent), the lowest in over 3-/12 years. Also, prices increased softer for both restaurants and hotels (1.5% vs 2.2%) and furnishings & household equipment (0.5% vs 1.0%). In addition, clothing and footwear prices fell (-0.6% vs 0.3%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for: food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.2 percent vs 1.9 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco dropped to an eight-month low of 2.0 percent in March from 2.1 percent in February. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.2 percent, after a 0.6 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2020-04-07

Dutch Inflation Rate at Near 2-Year Low of 1.6%
The inflation rate in the Netherlands declined to 1.6 percent year-on-year in February 2020 from 1.8 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since April 2018, mainly due to a softer rise in prices of both housing and transport. Housing and utilities inflation eased to 3-1/2-year low of 0.4 percent in February from 0.5 percent in January, while transport inflation slowed to 3 percent from 4.7 percent. Also, prices rose softer for both clothing and footwear (0.3 percent vs 1.6 percent) and restaurants and hotels (2.2 percent vs 2.6 percent). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for: food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.9 percent vs 1.8 percent); furnishings & household equipment (1.0 percent vs 0.3 percent). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco dropped to a three-month low of 2.1 percent in February from 2.2 percent in January. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.6 percent, the highest since July last year.
Published on 2020-03-05

Dutch Inflation Rate at 19-Month Low of 1.8%
The inflation rate in the Netherlands dropped to 1.8 percent year-on-year in January 2020, from 2.7 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since June 2018, mainly due to a softer rise in prices of both housing and food. Housing and utilities inflation eased to near 3-1/2- year low of 0.5 percent in January from 3.1 percent in December 2019, while that of food and non-alcoholic beverages declined to 25-month low of 1.8 percent from 3.7 percent. Also, inflation slowed for furnishings & household equipment (0.3% vs 1.1%); restaurants and hotels (2.6% vs 4.3%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for both transport (4.7% vs 4.6) and clothing and footwear (1.6% vs 1.2%). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco was steady at 2.2 percent in January. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.8 percent, after a 0.1 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2020-02-12

Dutch Inflation Rate Edges Up to 2.7% in December
The inflation rate in the Netherlands inched higher to 2.7 percent year-on-year in December 2019 from 2.6 percent in the previous month. Inflation accelerated for both transport (4.6% vs 2.5% in November) and restaurants and hotels (4.3% vs 3.8%). Meanwhile, housing and utilities inflation was steady (at 3.1%). On the other hand, prices rose less for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.7% vs 4.3%); clothing and footwear (1.2% vs 1.4%), and furnishings & household equipment (1.1% vs 1.4%). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco edged higher to 2.2 percent in December from a four-month low of 2.1 percent in November. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, after a 0.4 percent fall in the previous month. Considering the full year of 2019, headline inflation averaged 2.6 percent.
Published on 2020-01-09

Dutch Inflation Rate Slows to 2.6% in November
The inflation rate in the Netherlands inched lower to 2.6 percent year-on-year in November 2019 from 2.7 percent in the previous month. Inflation eased for housing and utilities (3.1% vs 3.3% in October); transport (2.5% vs 3.0%); food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.3% vs 4.9%); clothing and footwear (1.4% vs 1.9%), and restaurants and hotels (3.8% vs 4.2%). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for furnishings & household equipment (1.4% vs 1.0%) The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco fell to a four-month low of 2.1 percent in November from 2.4 percent in October. On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.4 percent, after a 0.4 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-12-05

Dutch Inflation Edges Up to 2.7% in October
The inflation rate in the Netherlands inched higher to 2.7 percent year-on-year in October 2019 from 2.6 percent in the previous month. Inflation accelerated for transport (3.0% vs 2.2% in September); food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.9% vs 4.8%), and recreation and culture (2.6% vs 2.3%). Meanwhile, inflation slowed for housing and utilities (3.3% vs 3.5%); furnishings & household equipment (1.0% vs 1.3%); clothing and footwear (1.9% vs 3.9%), and restaurants and hotels (4.2% vs 5.8%). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco rose to 2.4 percent in October from 2.2 percent in September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4 percent, after a 0.6 percent drop in the previous month.
Published on 2019-11-07

Dutch Inflation Rate Eases to 2.6% in September
The inflation rate in the Netherlands declined to 2.6 percent year-on-year in September 2019 from 2.8 percent in the previous month. Prices rose softer for housing and utilities (3.5% vs 3.6% in August); transport (2.2% vs 2.3%); furnishings & household equipment (1.3% vs 2.0%) and clothing and footwear (3.9% vs 5.6%). Meantime, inflation was steady for food and non-alcoholic beverages (at 4.8%) and restaurants and hotels (at 5.8%). On the other hand, prices went up faster for recreation and culture (2.3% vs 1.5%). The annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco dropped to 2.2 percent in September from 2.5 percent in August. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.6 percent, after a 0.4 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-10-08

Dutch Inflation Rate Rises to 4-Month High of 2.8%
The inflation rate in the Netherlands increased to 2.8 percent year-on-year in August 2019 from 2.5 percent in the previous month. This was the highest inflation rate since April, as prices rose faster for recreation and culture (1.5 pct vs 1.0 pct in July); furnishing and household equipment (2.0 pct vs 1.7 pct); restaurants and hotels (5.8 pct vs 5.3 pct); while clothing and footwear prices rebounded sharply (5.6 pct vs -0.3 pct). On the other hand, prices went up softer for: housing and utilities (3.6 pct vs 3.7 pct); transport (2.3 percent vs 2.5 pct), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.8 pct vs 4.9 pct). Meantime, annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco surged to 2.5 percent in August from 1.9 percent in July. It marked the highest annual core inflation rate since September 2013. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.4 percent, after a 1 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-09-05

Dutch Inflation Rate Slows to 2.5% in July
The inflation rate in the Netherlands fell to 2.5 percent year-on-year in July 2019 from 2.7 percent in the previous month, as prices rose at softer pace for both housing and utilities (3.7 pct vs 4.0 pct in June) and recreation and culture (1.0 pct vs 2.3 pct) while transport inflation was steady (at 2.5 pct). On the other hand, prices went up faster for: food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.9 pct vs 4.5 pct); restaurants and hotels (5.3 pct vs 4.9 pct), and furnishing and household equipment (1.7 pct vs 0.2 pct). Meantime, clothing and footwear prices continued to decline (-0.3 pct vs -0.7 pct). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco stood at 1.9 percent in July, the same as in June. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 1 percent, after a 0.1 percent drop in the previous month. This was the first monthly increase in consumer prices since April and the highest inflation since July 2018.
Published on 2019-08-06

Dutch Inflation Rate Rises to 2.7% in June
The inflation rate in the Netherlands increased to 2.7 percent year-on-year in June 2019 from 2.4 percent in the previous month, as prices rose at faster pace for: transport (2.5 percent vs 2.2 percent in May); food and non-alcoholic beverages (4.5 percent vs 3.5 percent); restaurants and hotels (4.9 percent vs 3.9 percent), and recreation and culture (2.3 percent vs 1.8 percent). On the other hand, prices went up softer for both housing and utilities (4.0 percent vs 4.2 percent) and furnishing and household equipment (0.2 percent vs 1.3 percent). In addition, clothing and footwear prices declined less than a month earlier (-0.7 percent vs -1.7 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco increased to 1.9 percent in June from 1.6 percent in May. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.1 percent, the same pace as in the previous month.
Published on 2019-07-04

Dutch Inflation Rate Slows to 4-Month Low
The inflation rate in the Netherlands fell to 2.4 percent year-on-year in May 2019, the lowest since January, from 2.9 percent in the previous month, as prices increased at softer pace for: transport (2.2 percent vs 5.5 percent in April); food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.5 percent vs 3.6 percent); furnishing and household equipment (1.3 percent vs 2.0 percent); and restaurants and hotels (3.9 percent vs 5.0 percent). Meanwhile, inflation was steady for housing and utilities (at 4.2 percent), while recreation and culture prices went up faster (1.8 percent vs 1.7 percent). Clothing and footwear prices continued to drop (-1.7 percent vs -2.5 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco decreased to 1.6 percent in May from 2.0 percent in April. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.1 percent, after a 0.7 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2019-06-13