Dutch inflation rises to 3.3% in August
Consumer prices in the Netherlands were 3.3% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier. Annual inflation was 3.2% in July.
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Consumer prices in the Netherlands were 3.3% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier. Annual inflation was 3.2% in July.
Housing rents in the Netherlands were 4.4% higher on average in July 2026 than a year earlier. Social housing rents rose by 4.3% and private-sector rents by 4.5%.
From 1 August 2026, the maximum operating-cost contribution for adults with sufficient income is €244.22 a month. Family caps apply, and meals provided by the shelter are charged separately.
The population of the Netherlands increased by 23.2 thousand in the first six months of 2026, reaching 18.15 million. Migration accounted for all of the growth.
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