Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual inflation rate amounted to 2.5%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Netherlands have risen by 36.2%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual food inflation rate was 3.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Netherlands have changed by 45.6% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Netherlands recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 2.4%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Netherlands have increased by 74.0%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual clothing inflation rate stood at 1%, and the monthly rate was -4.5%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Netherlands have changed by 19.6% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 3.6%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Netherlands have changed by 48.9% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 0.4%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Netherlands have changed by 20.3% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 4.6%, and the monthly rate was 0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Netherlands have changed by 24.6% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual transport inflation rate was 2.1%, and the monthly rate was 0.7%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Netherlands have changed by 33.8% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Netherlands recorded an annual communications inflation rate of -4.2%, and the monthly rate was -0.7%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Netherlands have changed by -29.8% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 1%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Netherlands have changed by 26.8% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual education inflation rate was 3.2%, and the monthly rate was 0%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Netherlands have changed by 29.2% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 2.2%, and the monthly rate was 2%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Netherlands have changed by 52.8% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Netherlands recorded an annual energy inflation rate of -0.4%, and the monthly rate was -1.1%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Netherlands have changed by 56.3% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Netherlands's annual services inflation rate amounted to 3.7%, and the monthly rate was 1.1%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Netherlands have changed by 33.9% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Netherlands was 2.5%, representing a change of -0.1 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 136.23 for Netherlands as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were 0.2% in Netherlands.
The inflation measurement in Netherlands is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 145.5
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 41.03
- Clothing and footwear: 62.89
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 140.46
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 81.99
- Health: 28.33
- Transport: 138.29
- Communication: 28.32
- Recreation and culture: 111.99
- Education: 11.35
- Restaurants and hotels: 103.02
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 106.82
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Netherlands's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.