The Producer Price Index rose by 0.6 percent in March, compared with February 2026. Prices increased by 3.5 percent in the export market and increased by 6.5 percent in the import market. In the domestic market, prices decreased by 2.0 percent. The annual rate according to the Producer Price Index was 2.0 percent in March (-1.7 percent in February).
In March 2026, there were 5 230 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. Temporary employed women increased by 62 000 people to 376 000. The number of hours worked per week averaged 172.3 million. The number of unemployed people increased by 79 000 to 565 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 9.7 percent, an increase of 1.2 percentage points. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show an increase in both the number of employed people and in the employment rate. Both the number and the share of unemployed people decreased, seasonally adjusted and smoothed. The unemployment rate was 8.7 percent.
Half of the highly qualified labour immigrants state that work-life balance and family-friendly conditions were important factors when choosing Sweden. The opportunity for a specific job and good career opportunities are also highlighted as important.
At the end of March, total liabilities in debt securities amounted to SEK 9 451 billion, up by SEK 176 billion from February.
At the end of December 2025 there were 5 291 493 dwellings in Sweden. Among these, 41 percent were in one- or two-dwelling buildings, 52 percent were in multi-dwelling buildings, 6 percent were in special housing and 1 percent were in other buildings.