Inflation Denmark 1991
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in June at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in September at 1.8%.
- Highest month
- June: 2.9%
- Lowest month
- September: 1.8%
- Difference
- 1.1 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 0.7%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 0.7%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.7%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 0.7%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.3% lower than the 5-year average of 3.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.4% in 1991).
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- 10-year average
- 5%
- All-time high (1974)
- 15.2%
- All-time low (1991)
- 2.4%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1990, inflation has fallen by +0.3 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.3 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: -1.3 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% 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 €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1991
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5% | -1.2 |
| February | 2.6% | -0.6 |
| March | 2.4% | -0.6 |
| April | 2.6% | +0.2 |
| May | 2.5% | +0.1 |
| June | 2.9% | +0.4 |
| July | 2.9% | +0.8 |
| August | 2.1% | -0.5 |
| September | 1.8% | -1.3 |
| October | 1.8% | -0.9 |
| November | 2.3% | +0.1 |
| December | 2.3% | +0.4 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 20/12/2025.