Inflation Denmark 1968
Average inflation: 8.1%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 8.1%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 12.5%. The lowest inflation was in December at 4.3%.
- Highest month
- May: 12.5%
- Lowest month
- December: 4.3%
- Difference
- 8.2 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 9.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 9.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 9.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 7.8%. This approaches the highest level since records began (8.1% in 1968).
- 5-year average
- 7.8%
- 10-year average
- 7.8%
- All-time high (1968)
- 8.1%
- All-time low (1967)
- 7.6%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 1967, the difference is minimal (+0.5 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +8.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 6.1% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €108.10 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1968
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1967 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.4% | +5.1 |
| February | 10.2% | +5.3 |
| March | 10.5% | +5.9 |
| April | 12.0% | +7.7 |
| May | 12.5% | +8.0 |
| June | 11.9% | +6.9 |
| July | 5.8% | -5.0 |
| August | 5.3% | -5.3 |
| September | 5.2% | -5.2 |
| October | 4.9% | -5.4 |
| November | 4.5% | -6.1 |
| December | 4.3% | -6.2 |
| Average | 8.1% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.