Inflation Sweden 2001
Average inflation: 2.4%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.4%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 3.0%. The lowest inflation was in February at 1.4%.
- Highest month
- September: 3.0%
- Lowest month
- February: 1.4%
- Difference
- 1.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 4.7%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -0.0%.
- Highest increase
- Health: 4.7%
- Lowest increase
- Communication: -0.0%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.8% higher than the 5-year average of 1.6%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.4% in 2001).
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- 10-year average
- 1.6%
- All-time high (2001)
- 2.4%
- All-time low (2000)
- 0.9%
Trend
Inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has risen by +1.5 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- +1.5 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- September: +2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.4% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.40 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2001
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5% | +1.1 |
| February | 1.4% | +0.5 |
| March | 1.7% | +0.7 |
| April | 2.6% | +1.9 |
| May | 2.8% | +1.8 |
| June | 2.7% | +1.9 |
| July | 2.7% | +1.9 |
| August | 2.9% | +2.0 |
| September | 3.0% | +2.1 |
| October | 2.5% | +1.5 |
| November | 2.5% | +1.2 |
| December | 2.7% | +1.7 |
| Average | 2.4% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.