The inflation rate according to the CPI was 1.1 percent in September 2026 Senaste statistiken The inflation rate according to the CPI in September 2026 was 1.1 percent, up from 0.3 percent in August. The monthly change for the CPI from August to September was 0.9 percent. The inflation rate according to the CPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest rate) was 1.5 percent in September, up from 0.7 percent in August. 2026-10-14 Consumer Price Index (CPI) Solid economic conditions as the business cycle clock turns four years Senaste statistiken The business cycle clock celebrates its fourth anniversary in a strong position, with most indicators remaining above trend. In August 2026, households' situation, among other factors, continues to strengthen. During the lifetime of the clock, almost an entire business cycle has passed. 2026-10-14 The Swedish economy – statistical perspective Household consumption increased in September 2026 Senaste statistiken Household consumption increased by 1.1 percent in September 2026 compared with August 2026. Compared with September 2025, household consumption increased by 3.5 percent. According to the weekly indicator, household consumption increased by 0.5 percent week 37-40 compared with week 33-36. All figures are measured in constant prices and are calendar and seasonally adjusted. 2026-10-14 Household Consumption Swedish higher education institutions are hiring increasingly more international researchers Senaste statistiken The number of international researchers at Swedish higher education institutions has increased significantly over time. Since 2012, the number of international researchers has doubled, and by 2025 they account for approximately half of all newly recruited researchers. 2026-10-13 Analysis concerning education and the labour market Increased growth rate in lending to large enterprises Senaste statistiken The growth rate of lending to large enterprises increased in August compared with July, and the rate of growth was higher than for other enterprise sizes. All enterprise sizes, excluding Tenant owners’ associations, have now recorded a positive growth rate since April 2025. It is primarily large enterprises in the major economic activities of Wholesale and retail, Real Estate – Offices, Industry, as well as other services, that have driven the increase in the growth rate for large enterprises in August compared with July. 2026-10-12 Credit Database (KRITA)