Dutch inflation hits 2.9% in November, driven down by cheaper flights and food

Consumer prices in the Netherlands rose 2.9 percent in November 2025 from a year earlier, down from 3.1 percent in October, the CBS reported Tuesday.

Compared with October, prices fell 0.8 percent, influenced by seasonal factors such as sales on clothing. The drop in inflation was largely driven by lower costs for international flights and food.

Airline tickets were 11.9 percent cheaper than in November 2024, reversing October’s 1.7 percent increase. Food prices rose 2.8 percent, down from 3.6 percent in October.

Housing, water, and energy contributed 0.98 percentage points to the CPI, diverse goods and services 0.46, food and non-alcoholic beverages 0.41, hospitality 0.33, recreation and culture 0.24, and transportation 0.20.

According to the harmonized European index (HICP), inflation in the Netherlands was 2.6 percent, while the eurozone rose to 2.2 percent. Energy prices fell across the eurozone but rose in the Netherlands, and the price increase for food, drinks, tobacco, and services was higher than the eurozone average.