The inflation rate according to the CPI in July 2026 was 0.2 percent, down from 0.7 percent in June. The monthly change for the CPI from June to July was -0.3 percent. The inflation rate according to the CPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest rate) was 0.7 percent in July, down from 1.3 percent in June.
The Swedish economy has strengthened in 2026 after being in recession in 2025. The economic situation in June was stronger than normal.
Household consumption increased by 1.6 percent in June 2026 compared with May. Compared with June 2025, household consumption increased by 4.3 percent. According to the weekly indicator, household consumption increased by 1.7 percent week 24-27 compared with week 20-23. All figures are measured in constant prices and are calendar and seasonally adjusted.
Lending rates fell in nine out of eleven economic activities in June compared to May. No increase in interest rates was seen in any economic activity, but in two out of eleven economic activities the interest rate remained unchanged. The biggest falls in interest rates were seen in Accommodation and travel, Energy and water and Real Estate – Offices. Lending rates also fell for all enterprise sizes, excluding Tenant owners’ associations, where the interest rate remained unchanged.
Total orders in industry increased by 32.3 percent in June 2026 compared with May 2026, in seasonally adjusted figures. Compared with June 2025, total orders in industry increased by 29.9 percent in calendar-adjusted figures.