This table includes figures on the price developments of a package of goods and services purchased by the average Dutch household. The figures are consistent with European directives also known as the harmonised consumer price index (HICP). In all member states of the European Union (EU), these indices are compiled in a similar manner to facilitate comparison between the various EU countries.

This table also contains the HICP at constant taxes: this price index excludes the effect of changes in the rates of product-related taxes (e.g. VAT and excise duty on alcohol and tobacco).

The table also includes the month-on-month and year-on-year changes of the HICP. The year-on-year change of total consumer expenditure is known as inflation. These figures are shown for 359 product groups. Furthermore, 34 combinations of product groups (special aggregates) are displayed. The weighting coefficient shows how much consumers in the Netherlands spend on each product group in relation to their total expenditure. The total weighting is 100,000.

Data available from: January 1996.

Status of the figures: Since 2012, the standard distinction made in HICP publications between first provisional and later final results no longer applies. This is based on a request submitted by Eurostat. HICP results are only defined as provisional ('preliminary') if - at the moment of publication - it is evident that data are incomplete and/or will be subject to revision in the next few months.

In most cases, all requested information regarding consumer prices is available at Statistics Netherlands when the first results are published and later adjustments are not required. Occasionally, specific data are not available on time and the results can be adjusted at a later stage. In such cases, HICP and CPI data can be revised simultaneously, even if they had no provisional status in the preceding month. When first published, CPI data are defined as provisional and their status will become final in the following month.

Changes: New figures have been added.

When will new figures be published? New figures will usually be published on the first Thursday of the month, except if the first Thursday is the first, second or third day of the month or if there are public holidays prior to and on that Thursday. In that case, new figures will be published on Tuesday after the first Thursday.

This table includes figures on the price developments of a package of goods and services purchased by consumers in the Netherlands. The figures are consistent with European directives also known as the harmonised consumer price index (HICP). In all member states of the European Union (EU), these indices are compiled in a similar manner to facilitate comparison between the various EU countries.

This table also contains the HICP at constant taxes: this price index excludes the effect of changes in the rates of product-related taxes (e.g. VAT and excise duty on alcohol and tobacco).

The table also includes the month-on-month and year-on-year changes of the HICP. The year-on-year change of total consumer expenditure is known as inflation. The figures are shown for 327 product groups in 2025. Furthermore, 34 combinations of product groups (special aggregates) are displayed. The weighting coefficient shows how much consumers in the Netherlands spend on each product group in relation to their total expenditure. The total weighting is 100,000.

HICP figures are published every month. In addition, an annual figure is published at the end of the year. The HICP of a calendar year is calculated as the average of the indices of the twelve months of that year.

Data available from: January 1996.

Status of the figures: Figures of the flash estimate are published at the end of a reporting month, or shortly thereafter. At the flash estimate, figures are made available for the all items category and for a selection of special aggregates. These figures are calculated on the basis of still incomplete source data. The results of the flash estimate are characterized as provisional.

In most cases, the figures are final in the second publication of the same reporting month. Differences between the provisional and final indices are caused by source material that has become available after the flash estimate. The results of the HICP are only marked as provisional in the second publication if it is already known at the time of publication that data are still incomplete, a revision is expected in a later month, or in special circumstances such as the corona crisis. In that case, the figures become final one month later.

Changes compared with previous version: Data on the most recent period have been added and/or adjustments have been implemented.

Changes as of 13 February 2025: Starting in the reporting month of January 2025, price changes will be published for expenditure categories 053290 Other small electric household appliances and 103000 Post-secondary non-tertiary education. The base period for this new index series is December 2024. This means that the index level of 100 is the price level measured in December 2024.

Changes as of 8 February 2024: Starting in the reporting month of January 2024, a price change will be published for expenditure category 063000 Hospital Services. The base period for this new index series is December 2023. This means that the index level of 100 is the price level measured in December 2023. Previously, between 2000 and 2009, an index was published for the same expenditure category. The base year for that index series was 2005=100. It was discontinued after December 2009. The current series starts again from 100 in December 2023.

When will new figures be published? The figures of the flash estimate are published on the last working day of the month to which the figures relate, or shortly thereafter.

Final figures will usually be published between the first and second Thursday of the month following on the reporting month.

All CPI and HICP publications are announced on the publication calendar.

This table contains figures on the price movements of a package of goods and services purchased by consumers in the Netherlands. These figures have been compiled according to European guidelines and are called the European Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HICP) for the Netherlands. The composition of the package of goods and services allows a comparison of price movements between EU countries. The table also shows the HICP constant taxes: this is the HICP in which the effect of changes in the rates of product-related taxes (for example VAT and excise duties on alcohol and tobacco) has been removed. In addition, the table shows the monthly change and the annual change in the HICP. The annual change in total expenditure is an important indicator of inflation. These figures can be viewed across 325 spending categories. Furthermore, there are 34 aggregations of product groups (special aggregates) in the table. For each product group it can also be found how much the consumer in the Netherlands spends on it in relation to his total expenditure. We call this the weighting coefficient. The total weighting is 100,000. Data available from: January 1996. Status of figures: Quick estimate figures are published immediately at the end of a reporting month or shortly thereafter. The rapid estimate publishes figures for the main level of the HICP and for a number of special aggregates. These figures are calculated based on incomplete source data. The results of the quick estimate are characterized as provisional. In most cases, the figures are final with the second publication for the same reporting month. Differences between the quick estimate and the final results are explained by the source data that became available after the quick estimate. Results of the HICP are only characterized as provisional in the second publication if it is already known at the time of publication that data are still incomplete, a revision is expected in a later month, or in special circumstances such as the corona crisis. In that case, the figures will be finalized one month later. Changes compared to the previous version: Data for a new period has been added and/or adjustments have been made. When will new figures be available? The quick estimate figures are published on the last working day of the month to which the figures relate, or shortly thereafter. The final figures are usually published between the first and second Thursday of the month following the reporting month. All publication dates of the CPI and HICP are announced on the publication planning.

This table contains the European harmonized consumer price index (HICP) for the Netherlands. This price index shows the price development of a package of goods and services composed in accordance with European guidelines. The composition of the package of goods and services allows a comparison of the price development of consumer goods and services between EU countries. In addition, the table also contains the HICP-CT. This is the HICP excluding the impact of taxes. In addition to these indices, the table contains month-on-month and year-on-year developments. It also shows how much the Dutch consumer spends on each product group in relation to his total expenditure. We call this the weighting coefficient. Data available from: 2002 up to and including 2015 Status of the figures: The figures in this table are final. Changes as of June 16, 2016: None, this table has been discontinued. Changes as of 18 December 2015 The figures for groups 061100 'Self-care medicines', 061200 'Other medical products', 072200 'Car fuels' and 083000 'Telephone, fax and internet services' from June to September 2015 have been adjusted. This has no consequences for the published top-level indices. Changes as of December 10, 2015 As of October 1, the national government has adjusted the points system for house rents. As a result, the rents of a limited number of homes fell, causing average rents to fall as well. The effect of this rent decrease on the price indices of rent and imputed rent could not be determined earlier, because the housing associations only announced the extent of the rent adjustments in November. The figure of group 04100 'Actual rent' of October 2015 has therefore been adjusted. In most cases, all requested price information is known to Statistics Netherlands when the first results are published and no adjustments are made later. However, sometimes certain price information is not available in time and the outcome can be adjusted later. HICP results can then always be revised together with the CPI results, even if they were not published as provisional in the previous month. CPI results are marked as provisional upon first publication, the figures are final the following month. If the grade has a provisional character, this is indicated with an *. When will new numbers come out? This table is followed by Consumer prices; European harmonized price index 2015 = 100. See section 3.

This table includes figures on the price developments of a package of goods and services purchased by consumers in the Netherlands. The figures are consistent with European directives also known as the harmonised consumer price index (HICP). In all member states of the European Union (EU), these indices are compiled in a similar manner to facilitate comparison between the various EU countries. This table also contains the HICP at constant taxes: this price index excludes the effect of changes in the rates of product-related taxes (e.g. VAT and excise duty on alcohol and tobacco). The table also includes the month-on-month and year-on-year changes of the HICP. The year-on-year change of total consumer expenditure is known as inflation. The figures are shown for 327 product groups in 2025. Furthermore, 34 combinations of product groups (special aggregates) are displayed. The weighting coefficient shows how much consumers in the Netherlands spend on each product group in relation to their total expenditure. The total weighting is 100,000. HICP figures are published every month. In addition, an annual figure is published at the end of the year. The HICP of a calendar year is calculated as the average of the indices of the twelve months of that year. Data available from: January 1996. Status of the figures: Figures of the flash estimate are published at the end of a reporting month, or shortly thereafter. At the flash estimate, figures are made available for the all items category and for a selection of special aggregates. These figures are calculated on the basis of still incomplete source data. The results of the flash estimate are characterized as provisional. In most cases, the figures are final in the second publication of the same reporting month. Differences between the provisional and final indices are caused by source material that has become available after the flash estimate. The results of the HICP are only marked as provisional in the second publication if it is already known at the time of publication that data are still incomplete, a revision is expected in a later month, or in special circumstances such as the corona crisis. In that case, the figures become final one month later. Changes compared with previous version: Data on the most recent period have been added and/or adjustments have been implemented. Changes as of 13 February 2025: Starting in the reporting month of January 2025, price changes will be published for expenditure categories 053290 Other small electric household appliances and 103000 Post-secondary non-tertiary education. The base period for this new index series is December 2024. This means that the index level of 100 is the price level measured in December 2024. Changes as of 8 February 2024: Starting in the reporting month of January 2024, a price change will be published for expenditure category 063000 Hospital Services. The base period for this new index series is December 2023. This means that the index level of 100 is the price level measured in December 2023. Previously, between 2000 and 2009, an index was published for the same expenditure category. The base year for that index series was 2005=100. It was discontinued after December 2009. The current series starts again from 100 in December 2023. When will new figures be published? The figures of the flash estimate are published on the last working day of the month to which the figures relate, or shortly thereafter. Final figures will usually be published between the first and second Thursday of the month following on the reporting month. All CPI and HICP publications are announced on the publication calendar.