The annual inflation rate in Denmark increased to 1.9% in May 2026 from 1.4% in April, marking the highest level since last December. Transportation costs remained the main driver of overall price growth (5.3% vs 3.3% in April), largely due to a surge in petrol prices (20.4% vs 14.6%). Additional upward pressure came from higher prices for housing and utilities (0.4% vs 0%), information and communication (4.2% vs. 4.0%), and recreation, sport and culture (3.5% vs 0.7%), as well as a sharp rebound in prices for restaurants and hotels (4.9% vs -0.9%). In contrast, food prices fell 0.3%, the first drop since March 2024, reversing a 2.7% rise in April. Inflation also eased for personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (1.9% vs 2.1%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (1.9% vs 3.8%). Monthly, the CPI rose 0.6%, following a 0.2% increase in April. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, picked up to 2.1% in May from a thirteen-month low of 1.6% in April. source: Statistics Denmark

Inflation Rate in Denmark increased to 1.90 percent in May from 1.40 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Denmark averaged 2.83 percent from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13.00 percent in June of 1981 and a record low of -0.10 percent in January of 2015. This page provides - Denmark Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Denmark Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Denmark increased to 1.90 percent in May from 1.40 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Denmark is expected to be 2.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Denmark Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-11 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 1.4% 1.2% 1.6%
2026-06-10 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 1.9% 1.4% 1.7%
2026-07-13 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 1.9% 2.0%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation -0.30 2.70 percent May 2026
Rent Inflation 2.70 2.70 percent May 2026
Services Inflation 3.60 2.20 percent May 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 101.32 100.74 points May 2026
Core Consumer Prices 101.74 101.20 points May 2026
Core Inflation Rate 2.10 1.60 percent May 2026
CPI Transportation 104.93 103.46 points May 2026
Export Prices 116.00 111.10 points Apr 2026
GDP Deflator 111.99 114.63 points Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 101.14 100.52 points May 2026
Import Prices 126.40 126.00 points Apr 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.90 1.40 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.20 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 147.50 148.90 points May 2026
Producer Prices Change 6.30 5.80 percent May 2026


Denmark Inflation Rate
In Denmark, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (30 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 13 percent; Transport for 12 percent; Recreation and Culture for 11 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 9 percent; and Furnishings and Household Services for 6 percent. Restaurants and Hotels; Clothing and Footwear; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco; Health; Communication; and Education account for the remaining 20 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.90 1.40 13.00 -0.10 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100

News Stream
Denmark Inflation Rises to 1.9% in May
The annual inflation rate in Denmark increased to 1.9% in May 2026 from 1.4% in April, marking the highest level since last December. Transportation costs remained the main driver of overall price growth (5.3% vs 3.3% in April), largely due to a surge in petrol prices (20.4% vs 14.6%). Additional upward pressure came from higher prices for housing and utilities (0.4% vs 0%), information and communication (4.2% vs. 4.0%), and recreation, sport and culture (3.5% vs 0.7%), as well as a sharp rebound in prices for restaurants and hotels (4.9% vs -0.9%). In contrast, food prices fell 0.3%, the first drop since March 2024, reversing a 2.7% rise in April. Inflation also eased for personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (1.9% vs 2.1%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (1.9% vs 3.8%). Monthly, the CPI rose 0.6%, following a 0.2% increase in April. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, picked up to 2.1% in May from a thirteen-month low of 1.6% in April.
2026-06-10
Denmark Inflation Rises to 4-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Denmark rose to 1.4% in April 2026, the highest level in four months, from 1.2% in the previous month. Transportation costs increased at a faster pace (3.3% vs 2.2% in March), led by rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, particularly diesel (32.5% vs 18.3%) and petrol (14.6% vs 9.0%). Food inflation also picked up (2.7% vs 1.8%), while housing and utility costs were unchanged after a 0.3% fall in March. Meanwhile, price growth softened mainly in information and communication (4.0% vs 4.5%), recreation, sport and culture (0.7% vs 2.2%), and personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (2.1% vs 2.2%), while prices for restaurants and hotels declined (-0.9% vs 1.4%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2%, after showing no growth in March. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, eased slightly to 1.6% in April, the lowest level since March 2025, from 1.7% in the prior month.
2026-05-11
Denmark Inflation Rises to 1.2% in March
The annual inflation rate in Denmark rose to 1.2% in March 2026 from a twenty-two-month low of 0.7% in the previous month. Prices accelerated mainly in the transport group, rising 2.2% after a 0.8% drop in February, driven by sharply higher fuel costs, particularly diesel (18.3% vs -5.2%) and petrol (9% vs -5.6%). Costs also increased for information and communication (4.5% vs 3.1%) and restaurants and accommodation services (1.4% vs 1.3%), while inflation remained steady in education (4.5%) and financial services and insurance (2.6%). Meanwhile, price growth eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.8% vs 2.6%) and recreation, sport and culture (2.2% vs 3.3%), while housing and utilities continued to decline (-0.3% vs -0.9%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices stalled in March, following a 1% gain in the prior period. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, slowed slightly to 1.7%, the lowest since May 2025, from 1.8% in February.
2026-04-10