The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands eased to 2.4% in January 2026 from 2.8% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since December 2023, as price growth slowed across most product groups, particularly food, beverages, and tobacco (2.0% vs 3.1% in December). Inflation also moderated for industrial goods excluding energy and motor fuels (0.6% vs 0.9%) and for services (3.9% vs 4.1%). On the other hand, energy prices including motor fuels rebounded (0.4% vs -0.4%). Meanwhile, the index for consumption abroad rose 0.2% year-on-year, easing from a 0.5% increase in December. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were expected to fall by 0.7%, following a 0.2% increase in the previous month. HICP-based annual inflation, which excludes owner-occupied housing costs, was estimated at 2.2%, down from 2.7% in December. source: Statistics Netherlands

Inflation Rate in Netherlands decreased to 2.40 percent in January from 2.80 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Netherlands averaged 3.30 percent from 1971 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 14.50 percent in September of 2022 and a record low of -1.30 percent in February of 1987. This page provides - Netherlands Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Netherlands Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Netherlands decreased to 2.40 percent in January from 2.80 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Netherlands is expected to be 2.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Netherlands Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-13 05:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Dec 2.8% 2.9% 2.8%
2026-02-04 05:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jan 2.4% 2.8% 2.9%
2026-02-12 05:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jan 2.8% 2.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 100.73 100.51 points Dec 2025
Core Consumer Prices 100.90 100.59 points Dec 2025
Core Inflation Rate 3.10 2.90 percent Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 101.53 101.54 points Dec 2025
CPI Transportation 99.69 99.44 points Dec 2025
Export Prices 116.20 117.90 points Nov 2025
Food Inflation 3.30 3.40 percent Dec 2025
GDP Deflator 140.30 139.03 points Sep 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 99.21 100.53 points Jan 2026
Import Prices 114.90 114.10 points Nov 2025
Inflation Rate YoY Prel 2.40 2.80 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.20 -0.80 percent Dec 2025
Producer Prices 116.00 117.50 points Dec 2025
Producer Prices Change -2.50 -1.00 percent Dec 2025


Netherlands Inflation Rate
In Netherlands, the most important categories in the consumer price index are: housing, water, electricity and gas (24.5 percent of the total weight); transport (11.6 percent) and food and non-alcoholic beverages (11.3 percent). The index also includes: recreation and culture (10.3 percent); furnishing and household equipment (6 percent); clothing and footwear (4.9 percent); hotels and restaurants (4.2 percent); communication (3.3 percent) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (3.1 percent). Health, education and other goods and services account for the remaining 20.8 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.40 2.80 14.50 -1.30 1971 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100

News Stream
Dutch Inflation Rate Slows to 2-Year Low
The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands eased to 2.4% in January 2026 from 2.8% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading since December 2023, as price growth slowed across most product groups, particularly food, beverages, and tobacco (2.0% vs 3.1% in December). Inflation also moderated for industrial goods excluding energy and motor fuels (0.6% vs 0.9%) and for services (3.9% vs 4.1%). On the other hand, energy prices including motor fuels rebounded (0.4% vs -0.4%). Meanwhile, the index for consumption abroad rose 0.2% year-on-year, easing from a 0.5% increase in December. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were expected to fall by 0.7%, following a 0.2% increase in the previous month. HICP-based annual inflation, which excludes owner-occupied housing costs, was estimated at 2.2%, down from 2.7% in December.
2026-02-04
Dutch December Inflation Confirmed at 2.8%
The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands eased slightly to 2.8% in December from 2.9% in November, confirming preliminary estimates. This marks the lowest level since August, mainly driven by a sharper fall in bungalow park prices (-4.5% vs -0.3% in November) and lower motor fuel costs (-2% vs 0.6%). In main departments, inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.3% vs 3.4%), recreation and culture (2.2% vs 2.6%), and restaurants and hotels (2.8% vs 4.4%). In contrast, price growth picked up for transport (1.9% vs 1.8%) and clothing and footwear (1.0% vs 0.6%), while inflation was unchanged for housing and utilities (4.1%) and furnishings and household appliances (0.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat after a 0.8% decline previously. Meanwhile, HICP inflation, which excludes owner-occupied housing, eased marginally to 2.5% from 2.6% in November.
2026-01-13
Dutch Inflation Rate Falls to 4-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands eased slightly to 2.8% in December 2025 from 2.9% in November, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the lowest reading in four months, driven by a decline in energy costs, including motor fuels (-0.4% vs 0.8% in November), and a slowdown in services inflation (4.1% vs 4.3%). In contrast, price growth picked up for industrial goods excluding energy and motor fuels (0.9% vs 0.5%), while inflation for food, beverages, and tobacco remained unchanged at 3.1%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were expected to show no growth, following a 0.8% decline in November. Meanwhile, HICP-based annual inflation, which excludes owner-occupied housing costs, was estimated at 2.5% in December, slightly lower than 2.6% in November.
2026-01-07