Inflation Sweden 2000

Average inflation: 0.9%

Inflation in 2000

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
Months with data
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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

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 percentage points 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 SEK 100 this year will cost approximately SEK 100.90 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2000

Inflation by category

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

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: 13/01/2026.

See also