Inflation Sweden 2015

Average inflation: 0.0%

Inflation in 2015

Inflation is very low at 0.0%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in March at 0.2%. The lowest inflation was in June at -0.4%.

Highest month
March: 0.2%
Lowest month
June: -0.4%
Difference
0.6 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 4.0%. The lowest price increase was in Communication with an average of -5.2%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 4.0%
Lowest increase
Communication: -5.2%

Historical Context

Inflation is 0.7 percentage points lower than the 5-year average of 0.7%.

5-year average
0.7%
10-year average
1.1%
All-time high (2008)
3.4%
All-time low (2009)
-0.5%

Trend

Over the period 2013-2015, inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2014, inflation has risen by 0.2 percentage points.

Change vs. previous year
+0.2 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
March: +0.8 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.0 percentage points 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 SEK 100 this year will cost approximately SEK 100 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2015

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.3%
+2.3 vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.0%
+4.0 vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
1.1%
+1.1 vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
-2.6%
-2.6 vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.3%
-0.3 vs avg.
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Health
0.2%
+0.2 vs avg.
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Transport
-0.4%
-0.4 vs avg.
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Communication
-5.2%
-5.2 vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
0.2%
+0.2 vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
2.6%
+2.6 vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
1.4%
+1.4 vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2014
January -0.2% 0.0
February 0.1% +0.3
March 0.2% +0.8
April -0.2% -0.2
May 0.1% +0.3
June -0.4% -0.6
July -0.1% -0.1
August -0.2% 0.0
September 0.1% +0.5
October 0.1% +0.2
November 0.1% +0.3
December 0.1% +0.4
Average 0.0%

Data source

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

See also