The Construction Cost Index for multi-dwelling buildings increased by 0.8 percent in April compared with March 2026. The annual rate of change in the Construction Cost index was 2.4 percent in April, compared with the corresponding month in 2025 (1.3 percent in March 2026).
The inflation rate according to the CPI in April 2026 was -0.1 percent, down from 0.5 percent in March. The monthly change for the CPI from March to April was -0.6 percent. The inflation rate according to the CPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest rate) was 0.8 percent in April, down from 1.6 percent in March.
In 2024 the business sector showed a marginal increase of 0.7 percent measured in net turnover. The smallest enterprises contributed most to this slight increase. Expressed in fixed prices, the production value in the business sector decreased by 0.4 percent. Despite this decrease, gross investments and key ratios shows that the business sector is investing in the future.
The condition in the Swedish economy is somewhat stronger than normal. The picture is still mixed, but during the past half year many indicators have moved from recovery to expansion.
Household consumption increased by 0.4 percent week 15-18 compared with week 11-14. Compared with the same period last year, household consumption week 15-18 increased by 2.6 percent. Both figures are measured in constant prices and are calendar and seasonally adjusted.