Retail sales in Sweden fell 0.2% month-on-month in May 2026, reversing from a 0.2% increase in the previous month, and marking the lowest level in three months. Retail Sales MoM in Sweden averaged 0.21 percent from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 4.90 percent in April of 1997 and a record low of -6.10 percent in April of 1994. source: Statistics Sweden

Retail Sales in Sweden decreased 0.20 percent in May of 2026 over the previous month.

Retail Sales in Sweden decreased 0.20 percent in May of 2026 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Sweden is expected to be 0.40 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Sweden Retail Sales 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
2026-05-29 06:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Apr 0% 2.9% -2.6%
2026-06-30 06:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
May -0.2% 0.2% -0.6%
2026-07-30 06:00 AM
Retail Sales MoM
Jun -0.2% 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 Retail Sales MoM
In Sweden, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Sweden, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.20 0.20 4.90 -6.10 1991 - 2026 percent Monthly
Constant Prices, SA