Denmark’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% in September 2026, the highest level in a year, from 2.0% in August. The main upward pressures came from higher housing and utility costs (1.7% vs 1.0%) and a pickup in transport inflation (7.7% vs 4.5%). Price increases were also recorded in recreation, sports and culture (2.7% vs 2.3%), personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (2.0% vs 1.8%), and household equipment and services edged up (0.1% vs -0.2%). In contrast, price growth slowed for restaurants and hotels (5.2% vs 7.6%) and information and communication (3.7% vs 5.1%). Food prices fell further (-2.1% vs. -1.5%), while clothing and footwear prices also dropped (-0.6% vs 1.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in September, after falling 0.3% in the previous month. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, eased to 1.9% in September, its lowest level in five months, from 2.2% in August. source: Statistics Denmark

Inflation Rate in Denmark increased to 2.20 percent in September from 2 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Denmark averaged 2.82 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Denmark increased to 2.20 percent in September from 2 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Denmark is expected to be 2.50 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 2.10 percent in 2027 and 2.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-10 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 2% 1.7% 2.4%
2026-10-12 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 2.2% 2% 2.4%
2026-11-11 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 2.2%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation -2.10 -1.50 percent Sep 2026
Rent Inflation 2.50 2.50 percent Sep 2026
Services Inflation 3.30 3.60 percent Sep 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 102.60 102.58 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 102.56 102.87 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate 1.90 2.20 percent Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 107.54 104.81 points Sep 2026
Export Prices 121.50 116.80 points Aug 2026
GDP Deflator 113.55 112.29 points Jun 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 102.58 102.55 points Sep 2026
Import Prices 128.20 126.70 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.20 2.00 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.00 -0.30 percent Sep 2026
Net Price Index 103.42 103.50 points Sep 2026
Producer Prices 153.70 151.20 points Sep 2026
Producer Prices Change 10.50 8.50 percent Sep 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
2.20 2.00 13.00 -0.10 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100

News Stream
Denmark Inflation Rises to 1-Year High
Denmark’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% in September 2026, the highest level in a year, from 2.0% in August. The main upward pressures came from higher housing and utility costs (1.7% vs 1.0%) and a pickup in transport inflation (7.7% vs 4.5%). Price increases were also recorded in recreation, sports and culture (2.7% vs 2.3%), personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (2.0% vs 1.8%), and household equipment and services edged up (0.1% vs -0.2%). In contrast, price growth slowed for restaurants and hotels (5.2% vs 7.6%) and information and communication (3.7% vs 5.1%). Food prices fell further (-2.1% vs. -1.5%), while clothing and footwear prices also dropped (-0.6% vs 1.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged in September, after falling 0.3% in the previous month. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, eased to 1.9% in September, its lowest level in five months, from 2.2% in August.
2026-10-12
Denmark Inflation Hits 9-Month High
The annual inflation rate in Denmark rose to 2% in August 2026 from 1.7% in July, marking the highest level since November 2025. The uptick was mainly driven by a faster rise in housing and utility costs (1% vs 0% in July). Additional upward pressure came from higher prices for information and communication (5.1% vs 4.6%), leisure, sports and culture (2.3% vs 0.8%), and personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (1.8% vs 1.5%). Meanwhile, food prices continued to decline, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in the prior month (-1.5% vs -1.6%). Transport inflation also slowed (4.5% vs 5.5%), as did price growth for restaurants and hotels (7.6% vs 8.1%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3%, the first decline in seven months, reversing a 1.3% increase in July. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, edged down to 2.2% in August from 2.3% in each of the previous two months.
2026-09-10
Denmark Inflation Eases to 1.7% in July
The annual inflation rate in Denmark eased to 1.7% in July 2026 from 1.9% in each of the previous two months. The main downward pressures came from housing and utilities, where prices were unchanged (0% vs 0.5% in June), and a sharper decline in food prices (-1.6% vs -0.9%). Price growth also softened for leisure, sports and culture (0.8% vs 2.8%), personal care and miscellaneous goods and services (1.5% vs 1.8%), and clothing and footwear (0.9% vs 2.3%). Meanwhile, transport costs accelerated (5.5% vs 4.5%), mainly driven by higher petrol prices (20.1% vs 15.3%). Prices for restaurants and hotels also rose more sharply (8.1% vs 5.7%) due to higher holiday home rental costs. Inflation for information and communication was unchanged at 4.6%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 1.3%, following a 0.2% rise in the previous month. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, remained steady at 2.3% in July.
2026-08-10