The preliminary CPI inflation rate for May 2026 was 0.8 percent, which was an increase from April when the inflation rate was -0.1 percent. The monthly change for the CPI from April to May was 1.0 percent. The regular publication for May takes place on June 11.
Greenhouse gas emissions from the Swedish economy amounted to 51.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents in 2025, according to preliminary statistics from Statistics Sweden. This corresponds to a decrease of 1.8 per cent compared with 2024. Over the same period, GDP at constant prices increased by 1.5 per cent, resulting in a reduction in emissions intensity of 3.2 per cent.
The environmental tax revenue amounted to 95 billion SEK, representing a 7 percent decrease compared with the previous year. The decrease was mainly driven by lower energy tax revenues.
The Political Party Preference Survey presents election results if a parliamentary election were held in May 2026, as well as changes since May 2025 and since the 2022 parliamentary election.
In recent years, defence has emerged as a government priority, with historically large investments being made. A new report from Statistics Sweden examines the consequences this has had for defence-related research and development (R&D), analysing developments in the field over the period 2006–2026. Over time, both the defence budget and associated R&D funding have undergone significant changes. Much of this shift is driven by direct research appropriations to the defence sector and funding allocated to the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI). More recently, R&D funding for civil defence has also increased substantially. Sweden stands out for allocating a larger share of public funds to defence compared with both its Nordic neighbours and the EU as a whole.