Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Total for Sweden

CPHPTT01SEM659N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

2.10

Year-over-Year Change

-8.70%

Date Range

1/1/1997 - 3/1/2025

Summary

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Sweden measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services, providing a key indicator of inflation in the Swedish economy.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The CPI for Sweden tracks price changes across a wide range of consumer expenditures, including food, housing, transportation, and recreation. It is a widely used metric for monitoring price stability and informing monetary policy decisions.

Methodology

The data is collected through a monthly survey of retailers and service providers across Sweden.

Historical Context

Policymakers and market analysts closely monitor the Swedish CPI to assess the overall health of the economy and the efficacy of the central bank's inflation-targeting policies.

Key Facts

  • The CPI for Sweden has a base year of 2015.
  • Sweden has an inflation target of 2% set by the Riksbank.
  • The CPI is published monthly by Statistics Sweden.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Sweden measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services, providing a key indicator of inflation in the Swedish economy.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: The Swedish CPI is a widely used metric for monitoring price stability and informing monetary policy decisions, as it helps policymakers and market analysts assess the overall health of the economy.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of retailers and service providers across Sweden.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and market analysts closely monitor the Swedish CPI to assess the efficacy of the central bank's inflation-targeting policies.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The CPI is published monthly by Statistics Sweden with no significant update delays.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Total for Sweden (CPHPTT01SEM659N), retrieved from FRED.