Monetary policy
The objective of monetary policy is to maintain a low and stable rate of inflation. More precisely target is to hold CPIF inflation at around 2 per cent a year. Without neglecting the inflation target, the Riksbank shall moreover contribute to a balanced development of output and employment. Monetary policy is the measures the Riksbank takes to achieve this.
Policy rate
1.75%
Applies from 4 February 2026
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The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, December 2025
2.1%
(2.3 percent in November 2025)
How is inflation measured?
News about monetary policy
- 04/02/2026 Press release, Minutes Minutes of the monetary policy meeting on 28 January 2026
- 29/01/2026 Press release Policy rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent
- 16/01/2026 News, Speeches Erik Thedéen: High debt and short interest-rate fixation periods make Swedish households vulnerable
Current monetary policy and the policy rate
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Monetary policy decisions
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