Inflation Sweden 2013
Average inflation: 0.0%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very low at 0.0%, well below the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in July at 0.1%. The lowest inflation was in April at -0.5%.
- Highest month
- July: 0.1%
- Lowest month
- April: -0.5%
- Difference
- 0.6 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food and non-alcoholic beverages with an average of 2.2%. The lowest price increase was in Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance with an average of -2.5%.
- Highest increase
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 2.2%
- Lowest increase
- Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance: -2.5%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.9% lower than the 5-year average of 0.9%.
- 5-year average
- 0.9%
- 10-year average
- 1.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 3.4%
- All-time low (2009)
- -0.5%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2012, inflation has fallen by +0.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- February: -2.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.0% 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 €100.00 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2013
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0% | -1.9 |
| February | -0.2% | -2.1 |
| March | 0.0% | -1.5 |
| April | -0.5% | -1.8 |
| May | -0.2% | -1.2 |
| June | -0.1% | -1.1 |
| July | 0.1% | -0.6 |
| August | 0.1% | -0.6 |
| September | 0.1% | -0.3 |
| October | -0.1% | -0.5 |
| November | 0.1% | +0.2 |
| December | 0.1% | +0.2 |
| Average | 0.0% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.