Environmental protection investments in water remain high in 2025 Senaste statistiken Total environmental protection expenditures in 2025 remained at the same level as in 2024. Land and groundwater was the only environmental domain to record an increase in investments. 2026-10-08 Environmental protection expenditure Eight out of ten students with a foreign background passed Swedish or Swedish as a second language in grade 9 in 2025 Senaste statistiken Share of students with a foreign background who achieve a passing grade in Swedish or Swedish as a Second Language in Year 9 of compulsory school. 2026-10-08 Integration – statistics and analysis Flash CPI: Inflation rate 1.1 percent in September 2026 Senaste statistiken The preliminary CPI inflation rate for September 2026 was 1.1 percent, which was an increase from August when the inflation rate was 0.3 percent. The monthly change for the CPI from August to September was 0.9 percent. The regular publication for September takes place on October 14. 2026-10-07 Consumer Price Index (CPI) From Email to AI: older people use the Internet for an increasing number of services Senaste statistiken The internet has become an integral part of everyday life for many older people. They use digital services for everything from communication and information seeking to healthcare contacts, banking services, and entertainment. At the same time, statistics show that internet use varies across age groups, with younger older adults generally using more digital services than the oldest age groups. 2026-10-05 ICT usage in households and by individuals 3.3 percent rent increase according to statistics on rents for dwellings Senaste statistiken In 2026, the average rent increased by 3.3 percent, which is less than 4.6 percent a year ago. The average monthly rent for a three-room apartment is SEK 9 528. 2026-10-02 Rents for dwellings