Monthly indicator of household consumption, June 2022
Household consumption decreased in June 2022
Statistical news from Statistics Sweden 2022-08-10 8.00
Household consumption decreased by 0.4 percent in June 2022 compared with May 2022, measured in seasonally adjusted figures, calculated in fixed prices and working day adjusted. Compared with June 2021, household consumption increased by 3.9 percent, measured in fixed prices and working day adjusted figures. In the second quarter of 2022, consumption increased by 6.2 percent in fixed prices and working day adjusted figures, compared with the same period a year ago.
The largest weighted negative contribution came from the sector Furniture, furnishings, household equipment and consumables, which decreased by 10 percent in fixed prices compared with June a year ago.
Recreation and culture, goods and services accounted for the largest weighted positive contribution to total consumption and increased by 18.4 percent in fixed prices compared with June a year ago.
The COVID-19 outbreak started to significantly impact household consumption in April 2020, which should be taken into account when comparing annual development statistics.
Prices increased by 7.2 percent according to the consumption deflator.
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