Consumer spending in the Netherlands picked up pace in May 2026, with growth rising to 1.8% compared to the same month a year earlier. This marks an improvement from April 2026, when the indicator stood at 1.0%.
The stronger reading suggests Dutch households increased their expenditure as the second quarter progressed, potentially providing a firmer underpinning for domestic demand. The latest figures, updated on 8 July 2026, indicate a continuation of positive, though still moderate, consumer momentum in the Dutch economy.
