The inflation rate according to the CPI in April 2026 was -0.1 percent, down from 0.5 percent in March. The monthly change for the CPI from March to April was -0.6 percent. The inflation rate according to the CPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest rate) was 0.8 percent in April, down from 1.6 percent in March.
In 2024 the business sector showed a marginal increase of 0.7 percent measured in net turnover. The smallest enterprises contributed most to this slight increase. Expressed in fixed prices, the production value in the business sector decreased by 0.4 percent. Despite this decrease, gross investments and key ratios shows that the business sector is investing in the future.
The condition in the Swedish economy is somewhat stronger than normal. The picture is still mixed, but during the past half year many indicators have moved from recovery to expansion.
Household consumption increased by 0.4 percent week 15-18 compared with week 11-14. Compared with the same period last year, household consumption week 15-18 increased by 2.6 percent. Both figures are measured in constant prices and are calendar and seasonally adjusted.
In 2025, 25 792 dwellings in total were completed in newly built multi-dwelling buildings. This is 34 percent down from last year.