Inflation Sweden 2012
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 January at 1.9%. The lowest inflation was in November at -0.1%.
- Highest month
- January: 1.9%
- Lowest month
- November: -0.1%
- Difference
- 2.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 4.6%. The lowest price increase was in Recreation and culture with an average of -2.2%.
- Highest increase
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.6%
- Lowest increase
- Recreation and culture: -2.2%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 1.6%.
- 5-year average
- 1.6%
- 10-year average
- 1.4%
- All-time high (2008)
- 3.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- -0.5%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2011, the difference is minimal (-2.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -2.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -2.9 percentage points
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 2012
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9% | -0.6 |
| February | 1.9% | -0.6 |
| March | 1.5% | -1.4 |
| April | 1.3% | -2.0 |
| May | 1.0% | -2.3 |
| June | 1.0% | -2.1 |
| July | 0.7% | -2.6 |
| August | 0.7% | -2.7 |
| September | 0.4% | -2.8 |
| October | 0.4% | -2.5 |
| November | -0.1% | -2.9 |
| December | -0.1% | -2.4 |
| Average | 0.9% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 13/01/2026.