Inflation in February 2.4 Percent in Quick Estimate

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Inflation in February 2026 was 2.4 percent according to the CBS quick estimate. This provides an initial insight into consumer price developments.

3-3-2026 06:30

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Inflation in February 2026 was 2.4 percent in the quick estimate, reports the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). This estimate is calculated based on incomplete source data. In January 2026, inflation was also 2.4 percent.

Inflation is measured monthly as the development of the consumer price index (CPI) compared to the same month in the previous year. The CPI also provides insight into price developments compared to the previous month. In the quick estimate, consumer prices rose by 1.0 percent in February compared to January.

The regular CPI figures for February will be published on March 10.

Quick estimate HICP

CBS publishes two different inflation figures. One based on the consumer price index (CPI) and one based on the European harmonised consumer price index (HICP). The quick estimate of inflation in the Netherlands according to the HICP was 2.3 percent in February. In January, inflation according to the HICP was 2.2 percent.

The main difference between the CPI and the HICP for the Netherlands is that the HICP does not take into account the costs of living in owner-occupied housing. In the CPI, these costs are calculated based on the development of rental prices. There are also other differences, which are explained in the long research description.

Inflation in February 2.4 Percent in Quick Estimate

Short-term price developments

Price development of product groups

Quick estimate HICP

New base year CPI from 2026

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