12.03.202607:20:54UTC+00Sweden February Inflation Confirmed at 0.5%

Sweden’s annual inflation rate stood at 0.5% in February 2026, matching the flash estimate and remaining unchanged from January. It was also the highest rate since October, largely reflecting higher housing and utilities costs (0.8% vs -0.1% in January), driven in particular by increased electricity prices and higher rents for rental apartments.

Price growth also accelerated for restaurants and accommodation (3.8% vs 3.1%) and for insurance and financial services (3.5% vs 3.3%). At the same time, deflation eased in health (-4.1% vs -4.9%) and transport (-1.2% vs -1.7%).

By contrast, prices fell for clothing and footwear (-0.3% vs 0.4%) and for recreation, sport, and culture (-0.5% vs 0.6%), while inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.8% vs 3.2%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.6% in February, up from a 0.1% increase in January. Meanwhile, the CPIF— the Riksbank’s preferred target measure— climbed 1.7% year-on-year and 0.6% month-on-month.