Inflation Sweden 2007

Average inflation: 2.2%

Inflation in 2007

Inflation is normal at 2.2%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in December at 3.5%. The lowest inflation was in May at 1.7%.

Highest month
December: 3.5%
Lowest month
May: 1.7%
Difference
1.8 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 7.4%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -3.3%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 7.4%
Lowest increase
Communication: -3.3%

Historical Context

Inflation is 0.9 percentage points higher than the 5-year average of 1.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (2.4% in 2001).

5-year average
1.3%
10-year average
1.5%
All-time high (2001)
2.4%
All-time low (2004)
0.4%

Trend

Over the period 2005-2007, inflation shows an upward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has risen by 0.8 percentage points.

Change vs. previous year
+0.8 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
December: +1.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

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 102.20 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2007

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.0%
-0.2 vs avg.
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
7.4%
+5.2 vs avg.
Clothing and footwear
2.4%
+0.2 vs avg.
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
4.0%
+1.8 vs avg.
Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
0.5%
-1.7 vs avg.
Health
2.7%
+0.5 vs avg.
Transport
1.2%
-1.1 vs avg.
Communication
-3.3%
-5.5 vs avg.
Recreation and culture
-0.4%
-2.6 vs avg.
Restaurants and hotels
3.2%
+1.0 vs avg.
Miscellaneous goods and services
3.1%
+0.9 vs avg.

Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2006
January 1.9% +1.3
February 2.0% +1.4
March 1.9% +0.8
April 1.9% +0.4
May 1.7% +0.1
June 1.9% +0.4
July 1.9% +0.2
August 1.8% +0.2
September 2.2% +0.7
October 2.7% +1.4
November 3.3% +1.6
December 3.5% +1.9
Average 2.2%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.

See also