Consumer price inflation in the Netherlands edged higher in March, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 2.7%, up from 2.4% previously. Both the current and prior readings relate to March 2026, reflecting updated data that show a modest re-acceleration in price growth.
The figures, updated on 9 April 2026, are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing price changes in March to the same month a year earlier. The latest reading suggests that inflationary pressures have not continued to ease as previously seen, potentially complicating expectations for a smooth return to lower, more stable inflation levels.
According to the comparison framework, the “actual” figure measures the change in March prices versus March a year ago, while the “previous” figure reflects the change in the prior month versus its level a year earlier. The move from 2.4% to 2.7% indicates a small but notable uptick in annual inflation momentum in the Dutch economy.
