Inflation Denmark 2000
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 3.3%. The lowest inflation was in August at 2.4%.
- Highest month
- May: 3.3%
- Lowest month
- August: 2.4%
- Difference
- 0.9 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 2.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.5%
- Lowest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.6% higher than the 5-year average of 2.3%.
- 5-year average
- 2.3%
- 10-year average
- 2.1%
- All-time high (1981)
- 11.8%
- All-time low (1993)
- 1.3%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 1999, inflation has risen by +0.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- January: +1.5 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% 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 €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2000
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2% | +1.5 |
| February | 3.0% | +1.0 |
| March | 3.2% | +0.9 |
| April | 3.1% | +0.7 |
| May | 3.3% | +1.2 |
| June | 3.3% | +0.9 |
| July | 3.1% | +0.7 |
| August | 2.4% | -0.3 |
| September | 2.7% | -0.1 |
| October | 2.7% | -0.3 |
| November | 2.6% | -0.4 |
| December | 2.4% | -0.8 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 17/12/2025.