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Germany vs Netherlands Inflation
Netherlands moved above Germany in 1961. In 1960 Germany stood at roughly 66% of Netherlands’s Inflation; today the figure is about 68%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (102%).
| Year | Germany | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.32% | 1.54% | 66% |
| 1970 | 3.67% | 3.45% | 94% |
| 1980 | 6.51% | 5.44% | 84% |
| 1990 | 2.45% | 2.7% | 110% |
| 2000 | 2.36% | 1.44% | 61% |
| 2010 | 1.27% | 1.1% | 87% |
| 2020 | 1.27% | 0.14% | 11% |
| 2025 | 3.2% | 2.17% | 68% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Netherlands move above Germany in Inflation?
In 1961. Netherlands’s published Inflation rose above Germany’s that year.
How do Germany and Netherlands compare today?
Netherlands is ahead: 3.2% against 2.17% — the trailing economy stands at about 68% of the leader.
Are these Inflation figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in annual %, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: