Inflation Denmark 1979
Average inflation: 9.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 9.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 12.8%. The lowest inflation was in January at 6.7%.
- Highest month
- September: 12.8%
- Lowest month
- January: 6.7%
- Difference
- 6.1 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 5.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 5.4%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 5.4%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 9.9%.
- 5-year average
- 9.9%
- 10-year average
- 9.3%
- All-time high (1974)
- 15.2%
- All-time low (1969)
- 3.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1978, inflation has fallen by +0.7 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.7 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -6.2 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 7.6% 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 €109.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1979
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1978 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.7% | -5.9 |
| February | 6.9% | -6.2 |
| March | 7.0% | -5.2 |
| April | 7.0% | -4.5 |
| May | 7.9% | -2.9 |
| June | 8.6% | -1.9 |
| July | 10.8% | +0.8 |
| August | 12.3% | +2.8 |
| September | 12.8% | +3.7 |
| October | 11.3% | +1.5 |
| November | 11.7% | +4.5 |
| December | 11.8% | +4.7 |
| Average | 9.6% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.