Swedish Household Consumption Increased in June 2026

In June 2026, Swedish household consumption showed a significant increase. According to data published by Statistics Sweden, consumption increased by 1.6% compared to May and by 4.3% compared to the same month last year. These increases were observed across all sectors measured by the survey.

Monthly and Annual Increases

The data from Statistics Sweden shows that the 1.6% increase from May to June follows a positive trend, indicating a continued recovery in household consumption. Furthermore, compared to June 2025, consumption recorded an increase of 4.3%, reflecting steady growth in spending behavior over the past year.

Several sectors contributed to this growth, particularly the category of personal care, social protection, and various goods and services, with a monthly advance of 5.9%. Similarly, the information and communication sector experienced the highest year-over-year growth, with an increase of 12.8%.

Weekly Consumption Data

The positive trend is also reflected in weekly indicators. During weeks 24 to 27, consumption increased by 1.7% compared to weeks 20 to 23. The biggest boost came from the restaurant and accommodation services sector, which grew by 4.9%. All included sectors showed growth during this period.

Breakdown by Sectors

The following sectors stood out for their growth:

• Personal care and social protection: +5.9% monthly.
• Transport: +5.4% monthly.
• Recreation, sports, and culture: +4.9% monthly.

This surge suggests an increase in consumer confidence and a greater willingness to spend on leisure activities and services.

Data Monitoring

The monthly publication of these statistics allows for close monitoring of changes in household consumption. This data helps to understand economic trends while considering inflation, seasonal adjustments, and calendar corrections for a more accurate analysis.

New indicators will be published on September 16, 2026, providing further updates on consumption up to week 36.

Changes in Data Platform

For users extracting data using the Statistics Sweden API, it is important to note that PxWebApi v1 will be replaced by version v2 at the end of 2026. This transition requires users to be aware of the updates to continue accessing data without interruptions.