Sweden’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.1% in September 2026, slightly below the initial estimate of 1.2% but sharply up from 0.3% in August, marking its highest level since February 2025. The acceleration was driven mainly by higher energy prices, with fuel and electricity costs increasing by 20% and 17%, respectively. This pushed inflation in housing and utilities to 4.8% from 2.6% in August, partly reflecting higher rents and maintenance costs. Price growth also accelerated for transport (3.4% vs 1.7%) and information and communication (2.2% vs 1.8%). In contrast, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices continued to fall by 6.6%, while prices also declined for health (-5.9% vs -6.2%) and education services (-15.6% vs -15.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.9%, matching estimates and rebounding from a 0.3% decline in August. Meanwhile, the CPIF, which excludes the effect of changes in mortgage interest rates, rose to 1.5% from 0.7% in August. source: Statistics Sweden

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 1.10 percent in September from 0.30 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Sweden averaged 3.46 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 1.10 percent in September from 0.30 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Sweden is expected to be 2.70 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 2.60 percent in 2027 and 3.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-10-07 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Sep 1.1% 0.3% 1.3% 1.2%
2026-10-14 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Sep 1.1% 0.3% 1.2% 1.1%
2026-11-05 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Oct 1.1% 1.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 125.94 124.85 points Sep 2026
CPIF excl. Energy 123.14 122.96 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 139.31 136.93 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 122.55 121.50 points Sep 2026
CPI with fixed interest rate MoM 0.90 -0.20 percent Sep 2026
CPI With Fixed Interest Rate (CPIF) YoY 1.50 0.70 percent Sep 2026
Export Prices 140.80 140.10 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation -6.60 -6.60 percent Sep 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 101.47 100.52 points Sep 2026
Import Prices 147.80 147.00 points Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 1.10 0.30 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.90 -0.30 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 140.80 139.50 points Aug 2026
PPI YoY 6.80 6.40 percent Aug 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
1.10 0.30 15.50 -1.90 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Swedish Inflation Hits 19-Month High
Sweden’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.1% in September 2026, slightly below the initial estimate of 1.2% but sharply up from 0.3% in August, marking its highest level since February 2025. The acceleration was driven mainly by higher energy prices, with fuel and electricity costs increasing by 20% and 17%, respectively. This pushed inflation in housing and utilities to 4.8% from 2.6% in August, partly reflecting higher rents and maintenance costs. Price growth also accelerated for transport (3.4% vs 1.7%) and information and communication (2.2% vs 1.8%). In contrast, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices continued to fall by 6.6%, while prices also declined for health (-5.9% vs -6.2%) and education services (-15.6% vs -15.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.9%, matching estimates and rebounding from a 0.3% decline in August. Meanwhile, the CPIF, which excludes the effect of changes in mortgage interest rates, rose to 1.5% from 0.7% in August.
2026-10-14
Sweden Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in September
Annual inflation in Sweden rose to 1.1% in September 2026 from 0.3% in August, preliminary data showed, but was below market expectations of 1.3%. The latest reading was the highest since February 2025, driven mainly by higher energy prices amid continued disruptions to Middle East supply. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.9%, rebounding from a 0.3% fall in August. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riksbank’s target measure, rose by 1.5% from a year earlier in September, accelerating from a 0.7% increase in the previous month and marking the highest level since May, but falling short of the estimated 1.6%.
2026-10-07
Swedish Inflation Confirmed at 0.3% in August
Consumer prices in Sweden rose by 0.3% year-on-year in August 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and slightly up from a 0.2% gain in July, which was the lowest reading since May 2025. Prices mainly increased for housing and utilities (2.6% vs 2.3% in July), driven by higher rents and electricity prices, while transport (1.7% vs 0.4%) also accelerated as fuel prices rose, with diesel becoming 18% more expensive. Additionally, inflation continued to rise for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2% vs 2.1%) and recreation, sport and culture (1.6% vs 1.8%). In contrast, costs declined further for food and non-alcoholic beverages (-6.6% vs -7.2%), health (-6.2% vs -6.4%), and education services (-15.5% vs -15.3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.3%, the same pace as in the previous month. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riksbank’s target measure, rose 0.7% annually, the lowest reading since December 2020, and down 0.3% monthly in August.
2026-09-14