3.3 percent rent increase according to statistics on rents for dwellings
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.
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.
Disposable income increased by 3.9 percent between June 2025 and June 2026. The rate of increase was highest among men of working age during the second quarter, while women aged 67 and older had the lowest rate of increase.
The number of ongoing employments increased by 1.1 percent compared to July the previous year. During the same period, hours worked increased by 4.5 percent, amounting to 584 million hours. The proportion of sickness absence was 1.1 percent. The total gross pay was 212 000 million SEK.
The volume of retail trade increased by 0.8 percent in August 2026 compared with July 2026 in constant prices, calendar- and seasonally adjusted figures. Compared with August 2025, the volume of retail trade increased by 6.9 percent in constant prices and calendar-adjusted figures.