Household consumption in the Netherlands rose by 1.8% year-on-year in May 2026, accelerating from a 1.0% increase in April and marking the strongest growth since February 2025. The increase was driven by higher spending across most categories, with consumer goods purchases rising 3.8% from a year earlier (vs 2.3% in April). Durable goods recorded the strongest growth, up 6.4% (vs 4.4%), as households bought more cars, shoes, clothing, and household goods. Spending on food, beverages and tobacco also strengthened, rising 2.0% (vs 0.7%), while consumption of other goods increased 1.4% (vs 0.5%). Meanwhile, household consumption services edged higher by 0.3% after remaining unchanged in April, supported by increased spending on transport and communication, medical services, and housing. However, households spent less in the hospitality sector and on recreation and culture. Spending on services accounts for well over half of total domestic household consumption expenditure. source: Statistics Netherlands

Personal Spending in Netherlands increased 1.80 percent in May of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Netherlands averaged 1.06 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 July of 2026.

Personal Spending in Netherlands increased 1.80 percent in May of 2026 over the previous month. Personal Spending in Netherlands is expected to be 2.10 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
2026-06-09 04:30 AM
Household Consumption YoY
Apr 1% 0.9% 0.6%
2026-07-08 04:30 AM
Household Consumption YoY
May 1.8% 1% 0.1%
2026-08-07 04:30 AM
Household Consumption YoY
Jun 1.8% 1.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -39.00 -46.00 points Jun 2026
Consumer Spending 105044.00 104693.00 EUR Million Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income 487078.00 440338.00 EUR Million Dec 2023
Household Consumption YoY 1.80 1.00 percent May 2026
Retail Sales MoM -0.20 0.00 percent May 2026
Retail Sales YoY 2.90 3.40 percent May 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
1.80 1.00 13.90 -17.40 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Dutch Household Spending Growth Strongest in Over a Year
Household consumption in the Netherlands rose by 1.8% year-on-year in May 2026, accelerating from a 1.0% increase in April and marking the strongest growth since February 2025. The increase was driven by higher spending across most categories, with consumer goods purchases rising 3.8% from a year earlier (vs 2.3% in April). Durable goods recorded the strongest growth, up 6.4% (vs 4.4%), as households bought more cars, shoes, clothing, and household goods. Spending on food, beverages and tobacco also strengthened, rising 2.0% (vs 0.7%), while consumption of other goods increased 1.4% (vs 0.5%). Meanwhile, household consumption services edged higher by 0.3% after remaining unchanged in April, supported by increased spending on transport and communication, medical services, and housing. However, households spent less in the hospitality sector and on recreation and culture. Spending on services accounts for well over half of total domestic household consumption expenditure.
2026-07-08
Dutch Household Spending Rises the Most in 6 Months
Household consumption in the Netherlands grew by 1% year-on-year in April 2026, following a 0.9% rise in the previous month. This marked the fastest growth since last October, driven largely by durable goods, which households purchased 4.9% more than a year earlier (vs 4.7% in March). Consumers primarily bought more cars, electrical appliances, and household furnishings. Households also consumed more food and beverages (0.9% vs -0.5%) and other goods, such as energy and personal care products (0.5% vs -1.4%). Meanwhile, expenditure on services, which accounts for more than half of total household consumption, edged down 0.1% (vs 0.4%), reflecting lower spending on accommodation and food services despite gains in transport and communication. Looking ahead, conditions for household spending appeared somewhat less unfavorable in May, supported largely by a stronger year-on-year increase in share prices.
2026-06-09
Dutch Household Spending Rebounds in March
Household consumption in the Netherlands rose by 0.9% year-on-year in March 2026, rebounding from a 0.5% fall in the previous month. It marked the strongest increase since late November, driven mainly by durable goods, which households purchased 4.7% more than a year earlier (vs -1.1% in February). Spending was particularly strong on cars, electrical appliances, and household goods. Services expenditure, accounting for over half of total household consumption, also increased 0.4% from 0.1% in the prior month, as consumers spent more on transport and communication, medical services, and housing, but less on hospitality, recreation, and culture. In contrast, consumption decreased for food and beverages (-0.5% vs 0.3%) and other goods, such as energy and motor fuels (-1.4% vs -1.4%). Looking ahead, conditions for personal consumption were less favorable in April as consumers grew more pessimistic about their financial outlook and the year-on-year increase in stock prices was smaller.
2026-05-06