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Sweden's national debt has once again become a hot topic as the Riksbank today, June 1, 2025, presented the latest figures. The debt now amounts to 1,171 billion SEK, which corresponds to 19.57 percent of Sweden's GDP. Despite the recent increase, the debt remains at a relatively low level internationally – and well below the levels seen historically.

The Swedish Central Bank has recently announced that the interest rate will be lowered from 2.25% to 2% starting June 25, 2025. This is the first decrease since January 2025, marking a shift in the previous trend of stability. With the latest inflation figure at 2.3% (CPIF), we can expect some interesting changes in the economy.

The latest inflation report from SCB shows that inflation according to the CPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest) remains at 2.3% for May 2025. This marks the third consecutive month where inflation has stabilized at this level. At the same time, CPI inflation has dropped to 0.2%, which is a significant decrease from previous months.

The latest update from the Swedish National Bank reveals that Sweden's national debt now amounts to 1,105 billion SEK, which corresponds to 18.48% of the country's GDP. Despite an increase in the government's borrowing needs, this is a remarkable decrease from previous months and years.

The latest inflation report from SCB shows that inflation according to KPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest) remains at 2.3% for April 2025. This marks a stabilization of inflation after a period of fluctuations over the past year. At the same time, the CPI inflation is reported at 0.3%, indicating a continued low rate of price increases for consumers.

The latest report from the Riksbank shows that Sweden's national debt now amounts to 1,177 billion kronor, which corresponds to 19.68% of the country's GDP. This is an increase from the previous month, when the debt stood at 1,114 billion kronor, or 18.62% of GDP. Despite this increase, Sweden's national debt remains at a historically low level, especially compared to previous decades.

On May 8, 2025, the Riksbank announced that the policy rate, also known as the repo rate, remains unchanged at 2.25%. This decision comes after several months of stable rates and a gradual slowdown in the inflation rate. For households, this means continued stability in borrowing costs, but how does it actually affect your wallet?

The latest inflation report from SCB shows that inflation according to KPIF (Consumer Price Index with fixed interest) remains stable at 2.3% for March 2025. This marks a return to the same level as in January 2025, following a brief increase in February to 2.9%. Meanwhile, the regular CPI inflation has decreased to 0.5%, which is a significant drop from February when it was 1.3%.