Inflation Sweden 2001

Average inflation: 2.4%

Inflation in 2001

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
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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

Inflation is 0.8 percentage points 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

Over the period 2000-2001, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2000, inflation has risen by 1.5 percentage points.

Change vs. previous year
+1.5 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
September: +2.1 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 0.4 percentage points 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 SEK 100 this year will cost approximately SEK 102.40 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2001

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.9%
+0.5 vs avg.
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
1.2%
-1.2 vs avg.
Clothing and footwear
2.5%
+0.1 vs avg.
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
3.9%
+1.5 vs avg.
Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.1%
-0.3 vs avg.
Health
4.7%
+2.3 vs avg.
Transport
0.1%
-2.3 vs avg.
Communication
-0.0%
-2.4 vs avg.
Recreation and culture
0.9%
-1.5 vs avg.
Restaurants and hotels
3.2%
+0.8 vs avg.
Miscellaneous goods and services
4.0%
+1.6 vs avg.

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.

See also