Sweden Inflation Rate
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Sweden's CPI-based inflation rate rose to 0.31% in August 2026 from 0.18% in July, according to the International Monetary Fund. The reading remains well below the year-ago level of 1.05% and is far from the all-time high of 15.54% recorded in October 1980.
source: International Monetary Fund
Sweden's annual inflation rate fell to 0.17% in July 2026 from 0.68% in the previous month. The reading remained far below the all-time high of 15.53% recorded in October 1980. The series dates back to January 1956.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | 0.7% | 15.5%Oct 1980 | -1.9%Sep 2009 | 1956 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Inflation Rate in Sweden averaged 2.3% from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 15.5% in Oct 1980 and a record low of -1.9% in Sep 2009. The series is reported monthly with history from 1956.
The inflation rate measures the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for Sweden. It is expressed as a percentage and reported on a monthly basis. The series has been compiled since January 1956.
Source & methodology
International Monetary Fund · IMF. Data is also available free of charge from the IMF
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