Netherlands Real Effective Exchange Rate
Real effective exchange rate index PX.REX.REER
Netherlands's real effective exchange rate was 104.86 in 2026 (projected), ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2025. Data from BIS, covering 1964–2026.
Overview
Netherlands's real effective exchange rate stood at 104.86 in 2026, a decline of +0.39 from 2025. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 105.78 by 2027. Netherlands ranked 32nd globally.
The Netherlands’ real effective exchange rate (REER) stood at 104.86 in 2026, placing it 32nd in the global ranking and just below Belgium’s 105.00 while edging ahead of Türkiye’s 103.63. Over the 63‑year series from 1964, the Dutch REER has risen from an all‑time trough of 79.47 in the initial year to a peak of 111.41 in 1979, reflecting a long‑term appreciation of the currency basket relative to trading partners. The post‑peak decline has been gradual, with the index hovering in the low‑to‑mid‑100s for most of the last two decades, suggesting moderate external competitiveness despite periods of eurozone volatility. The modest upward drift from the trough to the current level signals that the Netherlands has maintained a relatively strong external position, though not to the extent of the 1979 high. Future movements will likely hinge on eurozone monetary policy and Dutch export performance, which could either sustain the current trajectory or prompt a recalibration of the REER.
Data & projection
| Year | Real Effective Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029* trend | 107.03 | - | - |
| 2028* trend | 106.41 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 105.78 | - | - |
| 2026 | 104.86 | −0.39 | #32 |
| 2025 | 104.45 | +1.48 | #37 |
| 2024 | 104.63 | +3.09 | #59 |
| 2023 | 103.35 | +3.00 | #58 |
| 2022 | 102.30 | +2.10 | #61 |
| 2021 | 102.10 | +2.10 | #67 |
| 2020 | 101.88 | +3.57 | #68 |
| 2019 | 99.81 | +1.47 | #57 |
| 2018 | 99.83 | +3.04 | #57 |
| 2017 | 97.94 | +1.79 | #51 |
| 2016 | 97.32 | +2.07 | #46 |
| 2015 | 95.97 | −3.61 | #43 |
| 2014 | 100.35 | +1.43 | #60 |
| 2013 | 99.81 | +3.89 | #51 |
| 2012 | 96.69 | −1.96 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw real effective exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands's real effective exchange rate was 104.86 in 2026. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Netherlands's real effective exchange rate peaked at 111.41 in 1979.
The lowest real effective exchange rate in Netherlands was 79.47 in 1964.
Netherlands ranks 32nd globally in real effective exchange rate as of 2026.
The World Bank indicator code is PX.REX.REER. Data sourced from BIS.
Netherlands's real effective exchange rate is projected to reach 105.78 by 2027 based on trend extrapolation.
The real effective exchange rate of Netherlands in 2026 was 104.86. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_reer,
title = {Netherlands Real Effective Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/reer/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}