Sweden: Health care inflation
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The most recent value is -6.38 percent as of July 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of -4.68 percent. Historically, the average for Sweden from January 1981 to July 2026 is 5.3 percent. The minimum of -6.38 percent was recorded in July 2026, while the maximum of 26.9 percent was reached in June 1981.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the inflation for health compared to the same month last year. Health services are defined as "services of medical care" provided by health professionals to patients to assess, maintain, or restore their state of health. This encompasses the entire spectrum of medical, preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative care.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Sweden: Health care inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jul | -6.38 |
| 2026 Jun | -4.68 |
| 2026 May | -5.28 |
| 2026 Apr | -5.25 |
| 2026 Mar | -4.56 |
| 2026 Feb | -4.09 |
| 2026 Jan | -4.89 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.81 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 0.7 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 9.5241 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 5,182.81 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 100.8500 | 7/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | -0.38 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 0.27 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Food and beverages inflation | -7.24 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 2.06 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Energy price inflation | 3.85 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 0.43 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 1.42 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 3.46 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | -6.38 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 3.41 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -2.34 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 3.37 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 7,040.32 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 1,775.14 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 5,265.19 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 4,364.55 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 4,364.55 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 1.97 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 3.68 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 2.73 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 1.75 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 82.10 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 24.60 | Q4/2025 | percent |