Consumer prices in Sweden rose by 0.3% year-on-year in August 2026, falling short of market expectations for a 0.6% gain but slightly above the 0.2% increase recorded in the previous month, which was the lowest reading since May 2025, according to preliminary estimates. “Preliminary figures show a slightly higher inflation rate according to the CPI,” said Caroline Neander, price statistician at Statistics Sweden. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3%, the same pace as in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riksbank’s target measure, rose 0.7% in August, unchanged from the prior month but slightly below the expected 0.8% gain. source: Statistics Sweden

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 0.30 percent in August from 0.20 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Sweden averaged 3.47 percent from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.50 percent in October of 1980 and a record low of -1.90 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 September of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 0.30 percent in August from 0.20 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Sweden is expected to be 0.50 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 2.70 percent in 2027 and 3.40 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-13 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jul 0.2% 0.7% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-09-07 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Aug 0.3% 0.2% 0.6% 0.5%
2026-09-14 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Aug 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 125.17 125.56 points Jul 2026
CPIF excl. Energy 123.62 123.16 points Jul 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 135.72 137.87 points Jul 2026
CPI Transportation 121.69 124.19 points Jul 2026
CPI with fixed interest rate MoM -0.30 -0.30 percent Aug 2026
CPI With Fixed Interest Rate (CPIF) YoY 0.70 0.70 percent Aug 2026
Export Prices 140.10 138.30 points Jul 2026
Food Inflation -7.20 -6.80 percent Jul 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 100.85 101.23 points Jul 2026
Import Prices 147.00 143.60 points Jul 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 0.30 0.20 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.30 -0.30 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 139.50 139.30 points Jul 2026
PPI YoY 6.40 7.40 percent Jul 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
0.30 0.20 15.50 -1.90 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Sweden Inflation Rises Less Than Expected
Consumer prices in Sweden rose by 0.3% year-on-year in August 2026, slightly up from 0.2% in July, which was the lowest reading since May 2025, but well below market expectations for a 0.6% increase, according to preliminary estimates. “Preliminary figures show a slightly higher inflation rate according to the CPI,” said Caroline Neander, price statistician at Statistics Sweden. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3%, matching the previous month. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riksbank’s target measure, held at 0.7% year-on-year, unchanged from the prior month but slightly below the expected 0.8% gain. Stripping out volatile energy prices, a measure closely watched by the central bank, inflation eased marginally to 0.5% compared to the same month a year earlier.
2026-09-07
Swedish Inflation Confirmed at 0.2% in July
Consumer prices in Sweden rose by 0.2% year-on-year in July 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and slowing from a 0.7% increase in the previous month. The latest figure also marked the softest rise since May last year, driven largely by lower prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-7.2% vs -6.8% in June), health (-6.4% vs -4.7%), and education services (-15.3% vs 3.4%). At the same time, inflation softened for housing and utilities (2.3% vs 4%) and transport (0.4% vs 3.5%). On the other hand, costs rebounded for clothing and footwear (0.4% vs -2.3%) and information and communication (1.4% vs -1.0%), while restaurants and accommodation services rose at a faster pace (3.5% vs 2.7%), reflecting seasonal price increases. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3%, the first decline in three months and reversing a 0.4% rise in June. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riksbank’s target measure, rose 0.7% annually and fell 0.3% month-on-month in July.
2026-08-13
Swedish Inflation Slows in July
Consumer prices in Sweden rose by 0.2% year-on-year in July 2026, slightly above market expectations for a 0.1% gain but easing from a 0.7% increase in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. The latest reading also marked the softest rise since May last year. “Energy prices fell sharply in July, which contributed to the lower inflation rate according to the CPI and CPIF,” said Mikael Nordin, price statistician at Statistics Sweden. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3%, the first decline in three months and reversing a 0.4% rise in the preceding period. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riksbank’s target measure, rose 0.7% year-on-year in July, easing from a 1.3% increase in June but slightly above expectations of a 0.6% gain. Still, the reading was the lowest since December 2020.
2026-08-06