Inflation Denmark 2003

Average inflation: 2.1%

Inflation in 2003

Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in March at 2.9%. The lowest inflation was in October at 1.4%.

Highest month
March: 2.9%
Lowest month
October: 1.4%
Difference
1.5 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Education with an average of 21.7%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.2%.

Highest increase
Education: 21.7%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.2%

Historical Context

Inflation is around the 5-year average of 2.4%.

5-year average
2.4%
10-year average
2.2%
All-time high (1984)
6.3%
All-time low (1993)
1.3%

Trend

Over the period 2001-2003, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2002, inflation has fallen by 0.3 percentage points.

Change vs. previous year
-0.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
November: -1.2 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 DKK 100 this year will cost approximately DKK 102.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2003

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
1.4%
-0.7 vs avg.
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
-1.2%
-3.3 vs avg.
Clothing and footwear
1.0%
-1.1 vs avg.
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.5%
+0.4 vs avg.
Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
1.0%
-1.1 vs avg.
Health
0.2%
-1.9 vs avg.
Transport
3.2%
+1.1 vs avg.
Communication
-2.2%
-4.3 vs avg.
Recreation and culture
1.5%
-0.6 vs avg.
Education
21.7%
+19.6 vs avg.
Restaurants and hotels
2.3%
+0.2 vs avg.
Miscellaneous goods and services
3.9%
+1.8 vs avg.

Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2002
January 2.5% 0.0
February 2.8% +0.3
March 2.9% +0.3
April 2.4% -0.2
May 2.3% +0.3
June 2.3% +0.1
July 1.9% -0.3
August 1.8% -0.5
September 1.9% -0.5
October 1.4% -1.1
November 1.6% -1.2
December 1.4% -1.1
Average 2.1%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.

See also