Inflation Denmark 2005

Average inflation: 1.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is low at 1.8%, below the ECB target of 2%.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in September at 2.4%. The lowest inflation was in January at 1.0%.

Highest month
September: 2.4%
Lowest month
January: 1.0%
Difference
1.4 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 3.8%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -2.1%.

Highest increase
Transport: 3.8%
Lowest increase
Communication: -2.1%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.9%.

5-year average
1.9%
10-year average
2.1%
All-time high (1989)
4.8%
All-time low (2004)
1.1%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2004, the difference is minimal (+0.7 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
+0.7 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: +1.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €101.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2005

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
0.7%
-1.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
2.0%
+0.2vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-0.8%
-2.6vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.2%
+1.4vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.7%
-1.1vs avg.
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Health
2.5%
+0.7vs avg.
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Transport
3.8%
+2.0vs avg.
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Communication
-2.1%
-3.9vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-2.0%
-3.8vs avg.
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Education
2.4%
+0.6vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.4%
+0.6vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
2.5%
+0.7vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2004
January 1.0% -0.2
February 1.2% +0.2
March 1.5% +0.9
April 1.8% +0.9
May 1.4% +0.1
June 1.8% +0.7
July 2.1% +0.7
August 2.3% +1.2
September 2.4% +1.3
October 2.0% +0.3
November 1.9% +0.7
December 2.3% +1.1
Average 1.8%

Data source

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

See also