Inflation Denmark 1969
Average inflation: 3.5%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.5%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in December at 4.9%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.2%.
- Highest month
- December: 4.9%
- Lowest month
- May: 2.2%
- Difference
- 2.7 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 5.3%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.3%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.3%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.3%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 2.9% lower than the 5-year average of 6.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (3.5% in 1969).
- 5-year average
- 6.4%
- 10-year average
- 6.4%
- All-time high (1968)
- 8.1%
- All-time low (1969)
- 3.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1968, inflation has fallen by +4.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -4.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: -10.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.5% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.50 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1969
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1968 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3% | -6.1 |
| February | 4.3% | -5.9 |
| March | 3.9% | -6.6 |
| April | 2.3% | -9.7 |
| May | 2.2% | -10.3 |
| June | 2.5% | -9.4 |
| July | 2.6% | -3.2 |
| August | 3.2% | -2.1 |
| September | 3.5% | -1.7 |
| October | 3.9% | -1.0 |
| November | 4.5% | 0.0 |
| December | 4.9% | +0.6 |
| Average | 3.5% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.