Inflation Denmark 1985
Average inflation: 4.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in January at 5.8%. The lowest inflation was in November at 3.4%.
- Highest month
- January: 5.8%
- Lowest month
- November: 3.4%
- Difference
- 2.4 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 4.2%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 4.2%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.2%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 4.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 3.3% lower than the 5-year average of 8.0%.
- 5-year average
- 8%
- 10-year average
- 9.2%
- All-time high (1974)
- 15.2%
- All-time low (1969)
- 3.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1984, inflation has fallen by +1.6 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.6 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -2.4 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.7% 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 €104.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1985
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1984 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8% | +0.4 |
| February | 5.3% | -1.1 |
| March | 5.7% | -1.3 |
| April | 5.8% | -0.8 |
| May | 5.5% | -1.0 |
| June | 4.9% | -2.0 |
| July | 4.6% | -1.9 |
| August | 4.1% | -2.4 |
| September | 3.9% | -2.3 |
| October | 3.7% | -2.3 |
| November | 3.4% | -2.4 |
| December | 3.6% | -2.0 |
| Average | 4.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.