Monthly indicator of household consumption, October 2021
Household consumption increased in October 2021
Statistical news from Statistics Sweden 2021-12-07 9.30
Household consumption increased by 0.8 percent in October 2021 compared with September 2021, measured in seasonally adjusted figures, calculated in fixed prices and working day adjusted. Compared with October 2020, household consumption increased by 5.5 percent, measured in fixed prices and working day adjusted figures. In the last three-month period, consumption increased by 5.1 percent in fixed prices and working day adjusted figures, compared with the same period a year ago.
The largest weighted positive contribution came from the sector Recreation and culture, goods and services, which increased by 10.7 percent in fixed prices compared with September a year ago.
The only sector that had a negative effect on the growth rate year-on-year was Furniture, furnishings, household equipment and consumables, which decreased by 2.8 percent in fixed prices compared with September a year ago.
The COVID-19 outbreak started to significantly impact household consumption in March 2020, which should be taken into account when comparing annual development statistics.
Prices increased by 2.3 percent according to the consumption deflator.
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