The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands for July 2026 was revised slightly upward to 3.2% from a preliminary estimate of 3.1%, compared with 2.9% in June. The main upward pressure came from a faster increase in transport costs (8.6% vs 6.9% in June), driven primarily by higher motor fuel prices (22% vs 17.3%) amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. Inflation in housing and utilities also edged up (3.8% vs 3.6%), mainly due to a rebound in energy costs (1.1% vs -1.8%). Other price increases were recorded in recreation, sports and culture (3.2% vs 2.6%) and restaurants and hotels (4.6% vs 4.2%). Meanwhile, prices for food and alcoholic beverages (-0.4% vs -0.5%) and information and communication (-1.1% vs -1.4%) continued to decline, albeit at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.6%, the biggest increase since September 2022, rebounding from a 0.6% fall in the previous month. Annual inflation measured by the HICP picked up to 3.0% in July from 2.5% in June. source: Statistics Netherlands

Inflation Rate in Netherlands increased to 3.20 percent in July from 2.90 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Netherlands averaged 3.29 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 August of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Netherlands increased to 3.20 percent in July from 2.90 percent in June of 2026. Inflation Rate in Netherlands is expected to be 3.00 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 2.30 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-31 04:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jul 3.1% 2.9% 2.9%
2026-08-11 04:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jul 3.2% 2.9% 3.1% 3.1%
2026-09-01 04:30 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Aug 3.2% 3.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 104.06 102.39 points Jul 2026
Core Consumer Prices 104.18 102.48 points Jul 2026
Core Inflation Rate 3.20 3.20 percent Jul 2026
CPI Clothing 87.80 98.05 points Jul 2026
CPI Education 102.13 102.13 points Jul 2026
CPI Food 100.92 100.12 points Jul 2026
CPI Health 100.98 100.92 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 105.64 101.90 points Jul 2026
CPI Recreation and Culture 105.51 101.57 points Jul 2026
CPI Restaurants and Hotels 110.85 105.51 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 110.13 106.51 points Jul 2026
Export Prices 121.10 125.60 points Jun 2026
Food Inflation -0.40 -0.50 percent Jul 2026
GDP Deflator 142.04 141.09 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 103.92 102.27 points Jul 2026
Import Prices 126.00 123.60 points Jun 2026
Inflation Rate YoY Prel 3.20 2.90 percent Jul 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 1.60 -0.60 percent Jul 2026
Producer Prices 124.90 126.50 points Jun 2026
Producer Prices Change 4.90 6.50 percent Jun 2026


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
3.20 2.90 14.50 -1.30 1971 - 2026 percent Monthly
2015=100

News Stream
Dutch July Inflation Revised Slightly Up to 3.2%
The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands for July 2026 was revised slightly upward to 3.2% from a preliminary estimate of 3.1%, compared with 2.9% in June. The main upward pressure came from a faster increase in transport costs (8.6% vs 6.9% in June), driven primarily by higher motor fuel prices (22% vs 17.3%) amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. Inflation in housing and utilities also edged up (3.8% vs 3.6%), mainly due to a rebound in energy costs (1.1% vs -1.8%). Other price increases were recorded in recreation, sports and culture (3.2% vs 2.6%) and restaurants and hotels (4.6% vs 4.2%). Meanwhile, prices for food and alcoholic beverages (-0.4% vs -0.5%) and information and communication (-1.1% vs -1.4%) continued to decline, albeit at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.6%, the biggest increase since September 2022, rebounding from a 0.6% fall in the previous month. Annual inflation measured by the HICP picked up to 3.0% in July from 2.5% in June.
2026-08-11
Dutch Inflation Rate Picks Up to 3.1%
The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands picked up to 3.1% in July 2026 from 2.9% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. Price growth accelerated for energy, including motor fuels, rising to 9.7% from 6.0% in June, amid a resurgence in global energy costs after the Middle East conflict escalated during the month. Inflation also edged higher for industrial goods excluding energy and motor fuels (0.8% vs. 0.7%). Meanwhile, price growth for services remained unchanged at 4.1%, while inflation for food, beverages, and tobacco was also unchanged at 0%. The index for consumption abroad increased 4.8% year-on-year, easing from a 5.7% rise in the previous month. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are expected to jump 1.6%, following a 0.6% decline in June. HICP-based annual inflation, which excludes owner-occupied housing costs, came in at 2.9% in July, up from 2.5% in June.
2026-07-31
Dutch June Inflation Confirmed at 2.9%
The annual inflation rate in the Netherlands eased to 2.9% in June 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and down from a one-year high of 3.5% in May. The slowdown was largely driven by transport inflation, which eased to 6.9% from 9.9% amid lower motor fuel prices as global oil prices declined. Inflation also moderated for health (0.7% vs. 0.8%), recreation and culture (2.6% vs. 2.8%), and restaurants and hotels (4.2% vs. 6.5%). Meanwhile, prices declined for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-0.5% vs. 0.1%), clothing and footwear (-0.5% vs. 0.4%), and information and communication (-1.4% vs. -0.8%). In contrast, price growth edged up for housing and utilities (3.6% vs. 3.5%) and rebounded for household goods and services (0.3% vs. -0.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.6%, the first decline since January, following a 0.1% increase in May. Annual HICP inflation, which excludes owner-occupied housing, eased to 2.5% from 3.4% in May.
2026-07-07