The annual inflation rate in Sweden rose to 0.4% in January 2026 from 0.3% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. The latest figure came in below market expectations of 0.6% but marked the highest reading since October. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up by 0.1% in January, after showing no growth in December. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riskbank’s target measure, increased by 2% year-on-year in January, slightly easing from a 2.1% rise in the previous month and falling short of market forecasts of a 2.1% gain. source: Statistics Sweden

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 0.40 percent in January from 0.30 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Sweden averaged 3.51 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 February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Sweden increased to 0.40 percent in January from 0.30 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Sweden is expected to be 0.70 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 2.10 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-15 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Dec 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
2026-02-06 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Prel
Jan 0.4% 0.3% 0.6% 0.5%
2026-02-20 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY Final
Jan 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 417.96 417.83 points Dec 2025
CPIF excl. Energy 254.91 254.09 points Dec 2025
CPI Housing Utilities 552.55 555.56 points Dec 2025
CPI Transportation 549.53 547.07 points Dec 2025
CPI with fixed interest rate MoM 0.20 0.10 percent Jan 2026
CPI With Fixed Interest Rate (CPIF) YoY 2.00 2.10 percent Jan 2026
Export Prices 128.90 130.60 points Dec 2025
Food Inflation 3.72 3.09 percent Dec 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 100.60 100.51 points Dec 2025
Import Prices 132.40 133.90 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 0.40 0.30 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.10 0.00 percent Jan 2026
Producer Prices 131.50 133.00 points Dec 2025
PPI YoY -2.70 -1.40 percent Dec 2025


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
0.40 0.30 15.50 -1.60 1980 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Swedish Inflation Rises in January
The annual inflation rate in Sweden rose to 0.4% in January 2026 from 0.3% in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. The latest figure came in below market expectations of 0.6% but marked the highest reading since October. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up by 0.1% in January, after showing no growth in December. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riskbank’s target measure, increased by 2% year-on-year in January, slightly easing from a 2.1% rise in the previous month and falling short of market forecasts of a 2.1% gain.
2026-02-06
Sweden December Inflation Confirmed at 0.3%
Sweden’s annual inflation rate stood at 0.3% in December 2025, unchanged from November, confirming initial estimates and remaining at its lowest since May. Downward pressure came from continued deflation in housing and utilities (-2.62% vs -3.07% in November), furnishings and household goods (-3.36% vs -1.42%), transport (-2.16% vs -0.05%), and communication (-0.15% vs -0.59%). Prices also fell for clothing and footwear (-0.49% vs 0.56%), while inflation eased for health (2.91% vs 3.10%) and restaurants and hotels (3.63% vs 3.78%). Meanwhile, inflation picked up for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.72% vs 3.09%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2.38% vs 2.10%), and miscellaneous goods and services (4.20% vs 4.09%), while costs rebounded for recreation and culture (1.34% vs -0.55%). Monthly, consumer prices were flat after a 0.4% drop in November. The CPIF, the Riksbank’s target measure, increased 2.1% annually and 0.1% monthly.
2026-01-15
Swedish Inflation Rate Unchanged in December
Sweden’s annual inflation rate stood at 0.3% in December 2025, unchanged from the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. It remained the lowest reading since May and came in below market expectations of 0.5%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat after falling by 0.4% in November. Meanwhile, the CPI with a fixed interest rate (CPIF), the Riksbank’s target measure, increased by 2.1% year-on-year in December, slightly slowing from a 2.3% rise in the previous month and falling short of market forecasts of 2.5%.
2026-01-08