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%. 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
2026-09-14 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Aug 0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
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 0.3% 1.1% 1.1%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 124.85 125.17 points Aug 2026
CPIF excl. Energy 122.96 123.62 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 136.93 135.72 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 121.50 121.69 points Aug 2026
CPI with fixed interest rate MoM 0.90 -0.30 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 -7.20 percent Aug 2026
Harmonised Consumer Prices 100.52 100.85 points Aug 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
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
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