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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

Dutch Inflation Rate Rises to Over 5-1/2-Year High
The inflation rate in the Netherlands rose to 2.9 percent year-on-year in April 2019, the highest since July 2013, from 2.8 percent in the previous month, as prices increased faster for: transport (5.5 percent vs 3.5 percent in March); furnishing and household equipment (2.0 percent vs 1.7 percent); recreation and culture (1.7 percent vs 1.6 percent); and restaurants and hotels (5.0 percent vs 4.0 percent). Meanwhile, inflation was steady for both food and non-alcoholic beverages (at 3.6 percent) and housing and utilities (at 4.2 percent). By contrast, clothing and footwear prices fell (-2.5 percent vs 1.9 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco increased to 2.0 percent in April from 1.9 percent in March. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.7 percent, after a 0.4 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2019-05-07

Dutch Inflation Rate Hits 5-1/2-Year High
The inflation rate in the Netherlands rose to 2.8 percent year-on-year in March 2019, the highest since August 2013, from 2.6 percent in the previous month, as prices increased faster for: transport (3.5 percent vs 2.9 percent in February); food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.6 percent vs 2.9 percent); furnishing and household equipment (1.7 percent vs 1.4 percent); recreation and culture (1.6 percent vs 0.5 percent); and restaurants and hotels (4.0 percent vs 3.4 percent). Meanwhile, inflation slowed for both housing and utilities (4.2 percent vs 4.3 percent) and clothing and footwear (1.9 percent vs 4.8 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco was unchanged at 1.9 percent in March. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4 percent, after a 0.9 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2019-04-04

Dutch Inflation Rate at 5-1/2-Year High of 2.6% in February
The inflation rate in the Netherlands rose to 2.6 percent year-on-year in February of 2019 from 2.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since August 2013, as transport prices increased by 2.9 percent after a flat reading in January. In addition, prices went up faster for furnishing and household equipment (1.4 percent vs 1.1 percent); recreation and culture (0.5 percent vs 0.3 percent); clothing and footwear (4.8 percent vs 3.8 percent), and restaurants and hotels (3.4 percent vs 3.2 percent). On the other hand, housing and utilities inflation was steady (at 4.3 percent) while food and non-alcoholic beverages prices rose softer (2.9 percent vs 3.0 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco increased to 1.9 percent in February from 1.5 percent in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up up 0.9 percent, after a 0.1 percent rise in the previous month.
Published on 2019-03-07

Dutch Inflation Rate at Near 5-1/2 Year-High of 2.2%
The inflation rate in the Netherlands rose to 2.2 percent year-on-year in January of 2019, from 2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since September 2013, as prices rose faster for: housing and utilities (4.3 percent vs 3.7 percent in December); food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.0 percent vs 1.0 percent); furnishing and household equipment (1.1 percent vs 0.7 percent) while prices of recreation and culture rebounded (0.3 percent vs -0.2 percent). On the other hand, inflation was steady for clothing and footwear (at 3.8 percent). Meantime, prices of restaurants and hotels went up softer (3.2 percent vs 3.6 percent) while prices of transport were flat (vs 0.6 percent in December). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco declined to 1.5 percent in January from 1.7 percent in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, after a 0.1 percent drop in the previous month.
Published on 2019-02-13

Dutch Inflation Rate Steady at 2% in December
The inflation rate in the Netherlands came in at 2 percent year-on-year in December of 2018, unchanged from in the previous month. Inflation was steady for housing and utilities (at 3.7 percent). Inflation slowed for transport (0.8 percent vs 2.8 percent in November). Meanwhile, prices rose faster for: food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.0 percent vs 0.9 percent); clothing and footwear (3.8 percent vs 1.2 percent), furnishing and household equipment (0.7 percent vs 0.6 percent), and restaurants and hotels (3.6 percent vs 2.5 percent). By contrast, prices continued to fall for recreation and culture (-0.2 percent vs -0.6 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco inched up to 1.7 percent in December from 1.6 percent in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged down 0.1 percent, after a 0.2 percent drop in the previous month.
Published on 2019-01-08

Dutch Inflation Rate Slows to 2% in November
The inflation rate in the Netherlands eased to 2 percent year-on-year in November of 2018 from 2.1 percent in the previous month. Inflation slowed for transport (2.8 percent vs 4.7 percent in October). Meantime, inflation was steady for and furnishing and household equipment (at 0.6 percent). Prices rose faster for: housing and utilities (3.7 percent vs 3.5 percent); food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.9 percent vs 0.5 percent); clothing and footwear (1.2 percent vs 0.1 percent), and restaurants and hotels (2.5 percent vs 2.4 percent). By contrast, prices fell for recreation and culture (-0.6 percent vs 0.1 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco went up to 1.6 percent in November from 1.5 percent in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.2 percent, after a 0.4 percent gain in the previous month.
Published on 2018-12-06

Dutch Inflation Rate Rises to 2.1% in October
The inflation rate in the Netherlands increased to 2.1 percent year-on-year in October of 2018 from 1.9 percent in the previous month. Prices rose faster for both transport (4.7 percent vs 4.1 percent in September) and furnishing and household equipment (0.6 percent vs 0.1 percent). Additionally, prices rebounded for: recreation and culture (0.1 percent vs -0.4 percent); clothing and footwear (0.1 percent vs -2.9 percent). Meantime, inflation was steady for: food and non-alcoholic beverages (at 0.5 percent); housing and utilities (at 3.5 percent). On the other hand, inflation slowed for restaurants and hotels (2.4 percent vs 2.8 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco rose to 1.5 percent in October from 1.3 percent in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4 percent, compared to a 0.4 percent fall in September.
Published on 2018-11-06

Dutch Inflation Rate Slows to 3-Month Low in September
The inflation rate in the Netherlands eased to a three-month low of 1.9 percent year-on-year in September of 2018 from a downwardly revised 2.1 percent in the previous month. Inflation slowed for both transport (4.1 percent vs 5.3 percent in August) and furnishing and household equipment (0.1 percent vs 0.3 percent). Additionally, prices fell for: recreation and culture (-0.4 percent vs 0.3 percent); clothing and footwear (-2.9 percent vs -2.1 percent). Meantime, prices increased at a faster pace for: food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.5 percent vs 0.4 percent); restaurants and hotels (2.8 percent vs 2.6 percent), and housing and utilities (3.5 percent vs 3.4 percent). Annual core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco decreased to 1.3 percent in September from a downwardly revised 1.5 percent in the prior month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.4 percent, compared to a downwardly revised 0.1 percent gain in August.
Published on 2018-10-04