FX.co ★ Dutch Inflation Confirmed at Over 1-Year Low

In June 2025, the Netherlands saw its annual inflation rate decrease to 3.1%, confirming preliminary estimates and showing a decrease from May's rate of 3.3%. This is the lowest level recorded since May 2024. The decline in inflation was primarily due to significant reductions in the prices of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, which dropped to 5.3% from 19% in May, and in upholstery and household appliances, which fell to 0.8% from 3.1%. The health sector also saw a decline, with prices easing to 3.4% from 4.8%. A slight decrease was noted in housing and utilities, with inflation easing to 4.9% from 5%. Additionally, the prices for clothing and footwear experienced a decline of 1.1% compared to an increase of 0.5% previously. However, there was a rise in inflation concerning food and non-alcoholic beverages, increasing to 4.4% from 4.2%, and transport costs saw a rebound, climbing by 0.8% after a prior drop of 1.5% in May. Core inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, remained steady at 3%, marking its lowest point in a year. On a monthly scale, consumer prices showed no change, following a previous decline of 0.5%. The harmonized inflation rate, which is used for comparison within the EU, dipped slightly to 2.8% from May's 2.9%.