Household spending in Sweden edged down 0.1% month-on-month in May 2026, compared to the previous week's indicator of 0.7%, following a 0.7% fall in the previous month. Consumption declined for health (-4.5% vs 3.1% in April), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-1.7%vs -0.2%), transport (-4.5%vs -6.2%), alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (-2.1%vs 1.5%), personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (-4.0% vs -4.2%), and recreation, sport and culture (-0.1%vs -5.1%). By contrast, spending continued to rise for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.7% vs 1.7%) and information and communication (0.9% vs 2.1%), while it rebounded for clothing and footwear (0.2% vs -5.2%), housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (1.4% vs -0.1%), and restaurants and accommodation services (1.6% vs -0.3%). On a yearly basis, household consumption increased 2.1% in May, following a 1.7% rise in the preceding period. source: Statistics Sweden

Household Spending MoM in Sweden decreased by 0.10 percent in May from -0.80 percent in April of 2026. Household Spending MoM in Sweden averaged 0.15 percent from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3.50 percent in February of 2022 and a record low of -7.70 percent in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Household Spending MoM. Sweden Household Spending MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Household Spending MoM in Sweden decreased by 0.10 percent in May from -0.80 percent in April of 2026. Household Spending MoM in Sweden is expected to be 0.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Sweden Household Spending MoM is projected to trend around 0.40 percent in 2027 and 0.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-10 06:00 AM
Household Consumption MoM
Apr -0.8% 1.1% 0.6%
2026-06-10 06:00 AM
Household Consumption MoM
May 0.7% -0.8%
2026-08-12 06:00 AM
Household Consumption MoM
Jun -0.1% 0.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Spending 776782.00 771956.00 SEK Million Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income 790951.00 776365.00 SEK Million Mar 2026
Household Consumption YoY 2.10 1.80 percent May 2026
Household Consumption MoM -0.10 -0.80 percent May 2026
Private Sector Credit 3.10 3.00 percent May 2026
Retail Sales MoM -0.20 0.20 percent May 2026
Retail Sales YoY 8.00 4.70 percent May 2026


Sweden Household Spending MoM
Household consumption is an important indicator for the business cycle because it accounts for 47 percent of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sweden.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.10 -0.80 3.50 -7.70 2000 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Swedish Household Spending Edges Down 0.1%
Household spending in Sweden edged down 0.1% month-on-month in May 2026, compared to the previous week's indicator of 0.7%, following a 0.7% fall in the previous month. Consumption declined for health (-4.5% vs 3.1% in April), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (-1.7%vs -0.2%), transport (-4.5%vs -6.2%), alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (-2.1%vs 1.5%), personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services (-4.0% vs -4.2%), and recreation, sport and culture (-0.1%vs -5.1%). By contrast, spending continued to rise for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.7% vs 1.7%) and information and communication (0.9% vs 2.1%), while it rebounded for clothing and footwear (0.2% vs -5.2%), housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (1.4% vs -0.1%), and restaurants and accommodation services (1.6% vs -0.3%). On a yearly basis, household consumption increased 2.1% in May, following a 1.7% rise in the preceding period.
2026-07-08
Swedish Household Spending Rebounds in May
Household spending in Sweden increased 0.7% month-on-month in May 2026, rebounding from a 0.8% drop in the previous month. Consumption recovered for housing and utilities (1.4% vs -0.1% in April), transportation (1.3% vs -5.5%), and restaurants and hotels (1% vs -0.1%). At the same time, spending declined at a slower pace for clothing and footwear (-0.2% vs -5.8%), recreation and culture (-2.6% vs -5.3%), and miscellaneous goods and services (-1.3% vs -3.8%), while consumption recorded an increase for information and communication (2.6% vs 2.5%). On the other hand, spending moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.3% vs 1.8%) and dropped for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.4% vs 1.7%) and healthcare (-4.5% vs 3.1%). On a yearly basis, household consumption advanced 3.4% in May, following a 1.8% rise in the preceding period.
2026-06-10
Swedish Household Spending Hits 4-Month High
Household spending in Sweden increased 1.4% month-on-month in March 2026, picking up from an upwardly revised 0.2% rise in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since November 2025, mainly driven by stronger consumption of clothing and footwear (3.4% vs 0.4% in February), transport, retail trade, and motor vehicle services (2.3% vs 0.7%), post and telecommunications (3.2% vs 1.1%), and recreation and culture (3.7% vs 1.4%). At the same time, spending rebounded in food and beverages (3.1% vs -0.4%), restaurants, cafes, hotels, and other accommodation services (1.6% vs -1.4%), and other goods and services (4.5% vs -4.0%). Meanwhile, consumption slowed for furniture, furnishings, household equipment, and consumables (0.6% vs 0.8%), while it declined for housing, electricity, gas, and heating (-1.7% vs 0.5%). On a yearly basis, household consumption climbed 4.1%, accelerating from an upwardly revised 1.9% increase in the previous month.
2026-05-08