The annual inflation rate in Sweden rose by 0.5% in February 2026, confirming initial estimates and unchanged from the previous month. This also remained the highest reading since October, mainly driven by higher costs of housing and utilities (0.8% vs -0.1% in January), particularly electricity prices and rent increases for rental apartments. Additionally, prices rose at a faster pace for restaurants and accommodation services (3.8% vs 3.1%) and insurance and financial services (3.5% vs 3.3%), while deflation softened for health (-4.1% vs -4.9%) and transport (-1.2% vs -1.7%). On the other hand, costs declined for clothing and footwear (-0.3% vs 0.4%) and recreation, sport and culture (-0.5% vs 0.6%), while inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.8% vs 3.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 0.6% in February, accelerating from a 0.1% gain in January. Meanwhile, the CPIF, the Riksbank’s target measure, increased 1.7% annually, and 0.6% monthly. source: Statistics Sweden

Inflation Rate in Sweden remained unchanged at 0.50 percent in February. Inflation Rate in Sweden averaged 3.51 percent from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.50 percent in October of 1980 and a record low of -1.60 percent in September of 2009. This page provides - Sweden Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Sweden Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Sweden remained unchanged at 0.50 percent in February. Inflation Rate in Sweden is expected to be 1.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Sweden Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.50 percent in 2027 and 3.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-05 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Feb 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.3%
2026-03-12 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Feb 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
2026-04-07 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 0.5% 1.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 125.37 124.58 points Feb 2026
CPIF excl. Energy 122.66 121.94 points Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 140.18 139.60 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 117.24 116.84 points Feb 2026
CPI with fixed interest rate MoM 0.60 0.30 percent Feb 2026
CPI With Fixed Interest Rate (CPIF) YoY 1.70 2.00 percent Feb 2026
Export Prices 128.70 128.70 points Feb 2026
Food Inflation 1.80 3.20 percent Feb 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 101.34 100.65 points Feb 2026
Import Prices 133.10 132.50 points Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 0.50 0.50 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.10 percent Feb 2026
Producer Prices 135.00 134.70 points Feb 2026
PPI YoY -1.70 -2.00 percent Feb 2026


Sweden Inflation Rate
In Sweden, the most important categories in the Consumer Price Index is Housing & Utilities (24% of the total weight). Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages account for 14%; Transport for 13%; Recreation & Culture for 13%; Miscellaneous Goods & Services for 8%; and Furniture, Household Goods & Maintenance (7%). Others also includes: Restaurant & Hotels (6%), Clothing & Footwear (4%), Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (4%), Health (4%), Communications (3%), and Education (0.30%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.50 0.50 15.50 -1.60 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Sweden February Inflation Confirmed at 0.5%
The annual inflation rate in Sweden rose by 0.5% in February 2026, confirming initial estimates and unchanged from the previous month. This also remained the highest reading since October, mainly driven by higher costs of housing and utilities (0.8% vs -0.1% in January), particularly electricity prices and rent increases for rental apartments. Additionally, prices rose at a faster pace for restaurants and accommodation services (3.8% vs 3.1%) and insurance and financial services (3.5% vs 3.3%), while deflation softened for health (-4.1% vs -4.9%) and transport (-1.2% vs -1.7%). On the other hand, costs declined for clothing and footwear (-0.3% vs 0.4%) and recreation, sport and culture (-0.5% vs 0.6%), while inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.8% vs 3.2%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up by 0.6% in February, accelerating from a 0.1% gain in January. Meanwhile, the CPIF, the Riksbank’s target measure, increased 1.7% annually, and 0.6% monthly.
2026-03-12
Swedish Inflation Steady at 0.5% in February
The annual inflation rate in Sweden was unchanged at 0.5% in February 2026, slightly less than market expectations of 0.6%, according to preliminary estimates. Still, this remains the highest reading since October 2025. “The inflation rate according to the flash CPI was unchanged in February, which was mainly affected by a lower price increase on food and by higher housing costs,” said Mikael Nordin, statistician at Statistics Sweden. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.6% in February, below forecasts of a 0.8% growth and following a 0.1% rise in January. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riskbank’s target measure, rose by 1.7% year-on-year in February, easing from a 2.0% increase in the previous month and coming in slightly below expectations of a 1.8% advance.
2026-03-05
Swedish Inflation Revised Slightly Higher
Sweden’s annual inflation rate rose to 0.5% in January 2026, slightly above initial estimates of 0.4% and accelerating from 0.3% in the previous month. The latest figure also marked the highest reading since October, driven by higher costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.2% vs 3.7% in December), alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (2.9% vs 2.4%) and clothing and footwear (0.4% vs -0.5%). At the same time, prices declined at a softer pace for housing and utilities (-0.1% vs -2.6%), mainly due to rising electricity and rent costs. Meanwhile, prices decreased for health (-4.9% vs 2.8%), while inflation softened for recreation, sport and culture (0.6% vs 3.5%) and education services (3.5% vs 6.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.1% in January, following a flat reading in the preceding period. The CPIF, the Riksbank’s target measure, increased 2% annually and 0.3% monthly.
2026-02-20