The annual inflation rate in Sweden rose to 0.6% in March 2026 from 0.5% in the previous month, matching initial estimates. This marked the highest reading in five months, largely driven by a 16.3% surge in fuel prices (vs -8.7% in February), the sharpest rise since December 2022. Among fuel products, diesel and gasoline led the increase, driving transport costs up by 3.3% (vs -1.2%). Inflation also continued to increase for education (3.2% vs 3.5%), restaurants and accommodation (3.3% vs 3.8%), and insurance and financial services (3.4% vs 3.5%). Conversely, costs declined for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-3.6% vs -3.2%), health (-4.6%), and housing and utilities (-0.4% vs 0.8%), though rents in rental apartments remained elevated (4% vs 3.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped by 0.6% in March, reversing a 0.6% gain in the preceding month. Meanwhile, the CPIF, the Riksbank’s target measure, increased 1.6% annually, and decreased by 0.6% monthly. source: Statistics Sweden

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 0.60 percent in March from 0.50 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Sweden averaged 3.50 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 April of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 0.60 percent in March from 0.50 percent in February of 2026. Inflation Rate in Sweden is expected to be 1.20 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 3.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-07 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Mar 0.6% 0.5% 1%
2026-04-14 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Mar 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6%
2026-05-06 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Apr 0.6% 0.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 124.58 125.37 points Mar 2026
CPIF excl. Energy 122.34 122.66 points Mar 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 135.83 140.18 points Mar 2026
CPI Transportation 121.96 117.24 points Mar 2026
CPI with fixed interest rate MoM -0.60 0.60 percent Mar 2026
CPI With Fixed Interest Rate (CPIF) YoY 1.60 1.70 percent Mar 2026
Export Prices 128.70 128.70 points Feb 2026
Food Inflation 0.00 1.80 percent Mar 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 100.58 101.34 points Mar 2026
Import Prices 133.10 132.50 points Feb 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 0.60 0.50 percent Mar 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.60 0.60 percent Mar 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
0.60 0.50 15.50 -1.60 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Sweden March Inflation Confirmed at 5-Month Top
The annual inflation rate in Sweden rose to 0.6% in March 2026 from 0.5% in the previous month, matching initial estimates. This marked the highest reading in five months, largely driven by a 16.3% surge in fuel prices (vs -8.7% in February), the sharpest rise since December 2022. Among fuel products, diesel and gasoline led the increase, driving transport costs up by 3.3% (vs -1.2%). Inflation also continued to increase for education (3.2% vs 3.5%), restaurants and accommodation (3.3% vs 3.8%), and insurance and financial services (3.4% vs 3.5%). Conversely, costs declined for furnishings, household equipment and maintenance (-3.6% vs -3.2%), health (-4.6%), and housing and utilities (-0.4% vs 0.8%), though rents in rental apartments remained elevated (4% vs 3.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped by 0.6% in March, reversing a 0.6% gain in the preceding month. Meanwhile, the CPIF, the Riksbank’s target measure, increased 1.6% annually, and decreased by 0.6% monthly.
2026-04-14
Sweden Inflation Edges Up to 0.6% in March
The annual inflation rate in Sweden edged up to 0.6% in March 2026 from 0.5% in February, according to preliminary estimates. This remains the highest reading since October 2025. “Preliminary figures show that the inflation rate according to the CPI rose slightly in March, where transport costs increased and housing cost fell”, says Caroline Neander, statistician at Statistics Sweden. On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.6%, the first decline in four months, reversing a 0.6% rise in February. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riskbank’s target measure, increased by 1.6% year-on-year in March, easing slightly from a 1.7% rise in the previous month and marking the lowest level since December 2024.
2026-04-07
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