Flash CPI: Inflation rate 0.9 percent in October 2026 Senaste statistiken The preliminary CPI inflation rate for October 2026 was 0.9 percent, which was a decrease from September when the inflation rate was 1.1 percent. The monthly change for the CPI from September to October was 0.0 percent. The regular publication for October takes place on November 12. 2026-11-05 Consumer Price Index (CPI) Almost every second enterprise used AI in 2026 Senaste statistiken In 2026, 49 percent of enterprises with at least 10 employees used artificial intelligence (AI). This was shown by new statistics from the ICT usage in enterprise survey. The results also showed that data analytics, cloud computing services, and e-commerce continue to be important components of enterprises’ digitalisation. 2026-11-05 ICT usage in enterprises Swedish direct investment assets decline for the first time since 2017 Senaste statistiken The value of Swedish direct investment assets abroad amounted to SEK 5 508 billion at the end of 2025, which is a decrease of 4 percent compared to the previous year. The decrease can primarily be attributed to the appreciation of the Swedish krona during the year. Foreign direct investment assets in Sweden increased by 1 percent and amounted to SEK 4 710 billion during the same period. Income on Swedish direct investment assets abroad amounted to SEK 532 billion in 2025, which is a decrease of 2 percent compared to the previous year. In the same period, income on foreign direct investment assets in Sweden increased by 11 percent and amounted to SEK 368 billion. 2026-11-05 Balance of Payments (BoP) A smaller share of foreign-born go on to higher education Senaste statistiken Among students who graduated upper secondary school in 2021, it was more common for students born in Sweden to continue to higher education compared to foreign-born students. It is the first time since 2014 native-born students continue to higher education to a greater extent compared to students born outside of Sweden. 2026-11-04 The transition from upper secondary school to post-secondary education Employment showed continued positive development in the third quarter of 2026 Senaste statistiken In the third quarter of 2026, the number of employed people amounted to 5 398 000, not seasonally adjusted. This represents an increase of 74 000 people compared to the third quarter of 2025. The number of hours worked per week averaged 139.2 million. The number of unemployed people was 479 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 8.1 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show an increase in both the number of employed people and in the employment rate. The seasonally adjusted and smoothed unemployment rate was 8.7 percent. 2026-11-03 Labour Force Surveys (LFS)