About the Riksbank
The Riksbank is Sweden’s central bank. We are to ensure that inflation is low and stable over time, contribute to the stability and efficiency of the financial system and make sure that payments can be made. The Riksbank also issues Sweden's banknotes and coins.
News about the Riksbank
- 11/01/2023 News SEK 5 billion reversed from previous risk provisions to the financial result for 2022
- 02/01/2023 News Erik Thedéen takes over today as Governor of the Riksbank
- 20/12/2022 News Calendar data for 2023
The Riksbank’s Annual Report
The Annual Report includes an administration report, a balance sheet, a profit and loss account and an assessment of the Riksbank’s internal controls.
Read the Annual Report
Does Sweden need an e-krona?
The Riksbank is investigating whether the krona needs to be issued in an electronic form, an "e-krona".
E-krona
New Sveriges Riksbank Act
The new Sveriges Riksbank Act came into force on 1 January 2023.
The Sveriges Riksbank Act