Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption in Netherlands
Netherlands: Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption was 308.16 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption in Netherlands, 1969–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2026, economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in Netherlands stood at 308.16 billion. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 74.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in Netherlands peaked at 308.16 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 9.96 billion, in 1969.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 9.96 billion | — |
| 1970 | 11.40 billion | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 13.50 billion | +18.4% |
| 1972 | 15.59 billion | +15.5% |
| 1973 | 17.75 billion | +13.8% |
| 1974 | 21.01 billion | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 24.76 billion | +17.9% |
| 1976 | 28.23 billion | +14.0% |
| 1977 | 31.50 billion | +11.6% |
| 1978 | 34.56 billion | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 37.82 billion | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 40.41 billion | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 42.71 billion | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 45.03 billion | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 46.36 billion | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 46.02 billion | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 48.26 billion | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 49.54 billion | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 52.01 billion | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 52.88 billion | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 54.11 billion | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 56.81 billion | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 60.56 billion | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 64.60 billion | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 67.24 billion | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 70.11 billion | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 73.58 billion | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 73.43 billion | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 77.20 billion | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 81.80 billion | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 86.11 billion | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 92.70 billion | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 100.93 billion | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 110.73 billion | +9.7% |
| 2003 | 117.56 billion | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 119.68 billion | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 123.40 billion | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 136.32 billion | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 144.77 billion | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 152.76 billion | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 163.57 billion | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 168.71 billion | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 168.83 billion | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 171.02 billion | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 171.37 billion | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 173.83 billion | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 173.81 billion | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 176.49 billion | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 181.47 billion | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 190.65 billion | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 202.26 billion | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 209.74 billion | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 226.37 billion | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 241.90 billion | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 264.09 billion | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 286.14 billion | +8.4% |
| 2025 | 299.20 billion | +4.6% |
| 2026 | 308.16 billion | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.96 billion | 9.96 billion | 9.96 billion | 1 |
| 1970s | 23.61 billion | 11.40 billion | 37.82 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.73 billion | 40.41 billion | 54.11 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 71.15 billion | 56.81 billion | 86.11 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 126.24 billion | 92.70 billion | 163.57 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 177.84 billion | 168.71 billion | 202.26 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 262.23 billion | 209.74 billion | 308.16 billion | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in Netherlands?
- Economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in Netherlands was 308.16 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 308.16 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.96 billion in 1969.
- How does Netherlands rank for economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption?
- Netherlands ranks 3rd out of 7 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption expenditure, nominal value, appropriation account. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2024), OECD Economic Outlook No 116 (Edition 2024/2) EO116 Database documentation EO116 Last historical points OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org