Inflation Sweden 2000

Average inflation: 0.9%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.9%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 1.3%. The lowest inflation was in January at 0.4%.

Highest month
November: 1.3%
Lowest month
January: 0.4%
Difference
0.9 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 6.9%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -10.3%.

Highest increase
Health: 6.9%
Lowest increase
Communication: -10.3%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 0.9%. This approaches the highest level since records began (0.9% in 2000).

5-year average
0.9%
10-year average
0.9%
All-time high (2000)
0.9%
All-time low (2000)
0.9%

Trend

ECB Target

Inflation is 1.1% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2000

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
0.0%
-0.9vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
1.6%
+0.7vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.4%
-0.5vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
0.8%
-0.1vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.1%
-0.8vs avg.
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Health
6.9%
+6.0vs avg.
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Transport
4.4%
+3.5vs avg.
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Communication
-10.3%
-11.2vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-0.5%
-1.4vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
1.5%
+0.6vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
3.2%
+2.3vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation
January 0.4%
February 0.9%
March 1.0%
April 0.7%
May 1.0%
June 0.8%
July 0.8%
August 0.9%
September 0.9%
October 1.0%
November 1.3%
December 1.0%
Average 0.9%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also