Household consumption in the Netherlands stalled year-on-year in January 2026, following a 0.8% rise in the previous month. Spending growth for household goods softened to a fifteen-month low (0.1% vs 0.4% in December), mainly due to weaker purchases of durable goods (-1.4% vs 0.4%), as households primarily bought fewer cars, home furnishings, and clothing. Consumers spent more on food, beverages and tobacco (0.4% vs 2.1%), as well as on other goods such as energy and personal care items (2.1% vs -1.8%). Meanwhile, households purchased the same amount of services compared to last year (0% vs 1.2%), as they spent more on transport and communication but less on recreation and culture. Services account for more than half of total household consumption. Still, the February Consumption Conditions indicator was less unfavorable than in January, reflecting more optimistic employment expectations among industrial firms and stronger year-on-year gains in stock prices. source: Statistics Netherlands

Personal Spending in Netherlands decreased 0 percent in January of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Netherlands averaged 1.07 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13.90 percent in February of 2022 and a record low of -17.40 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Netherlands Consumer Spending MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Netherlands Household Consumption YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Personal Spending in Netherlands decreased 0 percent in January of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Netherlands is expected to be 1.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Netherlands Household Consumption YoY is projected to trend around 1.70 percent in 2027 and 1.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-06 05:30 AM
Household Consumption YoY
Dec 0.8% 0.9% 0.6%
2026-03-10 05:30 AM
Household Consumption YoY
Jan 0% 0.8% 0.9%
2026-04-07 04:30 AM
Household Consumption YoY
Feb 0% 1.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -24.00 -23.00 points Feb 2026
Consumer Spending 105463.00 105179.00 EUR Million Dec 2025
Disposable Personal Income 487078.00 440338.00 EUR Million Dec 2023
Household Consumption YoY 0.00 0.80 percent Jan 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.60 -0.90 percent Jan 2026
Retail Sales YoY 2.20 3.00 percent Jan 2026


Netherlands Household Consumption YoY
In the Netherlands, Household Consumption YoY measures the year-on-year change of consumption expenditure by households. Consumption expenditure includes all voluntary expenditure on goods and services by private individuals and households. It does not include compulsory expenditure such as taxes. Services is the most important sector and accounts for 58 percent of total consumption. The biggest segments within Services are housing; financial and business services; transport, communication services; and medical services and welfare. Consumption of goods account for the remaining 42 percent, in particular durable consumer goods (15 percent) and food, beverages and tobacco (15 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.00 0.80 13.90 -17.40 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Dutch Household Consumption Stalls in January
Household consumption in the Netherlands stalled year-on-year in January 2026, following a 0.8% rise in the previous month. Spending growth for household goods softened to a fifteen-month low (0.1% vs 0.4% in December), mainly due to weaker purchases of durable goods (-1.4% vs 0.4%), as households primarily bought fewer cars, home furnishings, and clothing. Consumers spent more on food, beverages and tobacco (0.4% vs 2.1%), as well as on other goods such as energy and personal care items (2.1% vs -1.8%). Meanwhile, households purchased the same amount of services compared to last year (0% vs 1.2%), as they spent more on transport and communication but less on recreation and culture. Services account for more than half of total household consumption. Still, the February Consumption Conditions indicator was less unfavorable than in January, reflecting more optimistic employment expectations among industrial firms and stronger year-on-year gains in stock prices.
2026-03-10
Dutch Household Spending Growth Slows
Household consumption in the Netherlands rose 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, easing slightly from an upwardly revised 0.9% increase in November and marking the slowest growth in three months. Spending growth softened for household goods (0.4% vs 1.4%), reflecting weaker purchases of food, beverages, and tobacco (2.1% vs 2.6%) as well as durable goods (0.4% vs 1.9%), while consumption of other goods remained in decline (-1.8% vs -1.2%). In contrast, services spending strengthened to 1.2% from 0.6%, driven by higher outlays on transport and communication, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, and culture. Services account for more than half of total household consumption. Meanwhile, the January Consumption Conditions indicator deteriorated from December, as employment growth slowed and consumers became less optimistic about their financial outlook for the year ahead, pointing to softer momentum in household demand.
2026-02-06
Dutch Personal Spending Grows the Least in 7 Months
Household consumption in the Netherlands rose 0.5% year-on-year in November 2025, easing from an upwardly revised 0.9% gain in the previous month and marking the weakest growth since April. Durable goods spending moderated (1.4% vs 2.3% in October), supported mainly by footwear, appliances, and clothing, while overall goods consumption was subdued (0.1% vs 1.0%). Outlays on other goods, such as energy and motor fuels, dropped sharply (-3.4% vs 0.5%). In contrast, services, which account for over half of household spending, maintained steady growth (at 0.9%), led by transport, communication, and medical services. Food, beverages, and tobacco rebounded (1.1% vs -0.3%). Meanwhile, the December Consumption Radar signaled worsening conditions, with consumers more pessimistic about unemployment and less confident in their financial outlook for the year ahead. The employed labour force and share price growth also slowed, underscoring softer momentum in household demand.
2026-01-08