Household confidence in Sweden softened in August 2026, as the year‑on‑year indicator slipped to 3.50%, down from 3.90% in July 2026. The figures, updated on 14 October 2026, show that while sentiment remains higher than a year earlier, the pace of improvement in households’ outlook is losing some momentum.
Both the current and previous readings are calculated on a year‑over‑year basis, comparing sentiment in each month to the same month a year before. August’s lower reading suggests Swedish households are still more confident than they were a year ago, but slightly less upbeat than in July when the annual gain was stronger.