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Statistics on payments

29/06/2026 -

Every year, the Riksbank collects different types of payment statistics from banks and payment service providers. The statistics are reported to the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Some of the...

Statistics

Survey: Surveys on payment habits of individuals and businesses in Sweden

12/03/2026 -

The Riksbank conducts surveys aimed at individuals and businesses. Every other year, the Riksbank carries out a survey of individuals to get an overview of Swedes' payment habits and how they change over time. The most recent survey was conducted...

Statistics

The framework for the Riksbank's equity in the Sveriges Riksbank Act

25/02/2025 -

The current Sveriges Riksbank Act (the Act (2022:1568) entered into force in January 2023 and was supplemented in 2024. Among other things, the Act provides a framework for the Riksbank's equity. This is done primarily by formulating a target...

Statistics / Riksbank's balance sheet

The inflation target

20/01/2026 -

The Riksbank's target is for inflation, that is, the increase in the general price level, to be low and stable. The target is specified as an annual rate of increase of 2 per cent for the CPIF (consumer price index with a fixed interest rate).

Monetary policy

Copying and advertising of notes and coins

11/08/2025 -

Can I distribute banknotes and coins with advertising on? Chapter 5, Article 5 of the Sveriges Riksbank Act prohibits the distribution of banknotes and coins that have been altered or tampered with. This prohibition is due to the use of coins as...

Payments & cash / Notes & coins

What is monetary policy?

20/01/2026 -

The objective of monetary policy is to maintain low and stable inflation. Without neglecting the inflation target, the Riksbank shall moreover contribute to a balanced development of output and employment. Monetary policy is the measures the...

Monetary policy

History of the inflation target

20/01/2026 -

The Riksbank's inflation target was set in 1993, and formally the inflation target of 2 per cent began to apply in 1995. This made Sweden one of the first countries to introduce so-called inflation targeting policy. Prior to that, a fixed...

Monetary policy / The inflation target

Evaluation of monetary policy

20/01/2026 -

Transparency and clarity at the Riksbank are important for both democratic oversight and effective monetary policy. The Riksbank presents analyses, considerations and decisions in decision documents, reports, press releases, minutes and...

Monetary policy / What is monetary policy?

Complementary monetary policy measures

20/01/2026 -

The Riksbank conducts monetary policy mainly by changing the policy rate. However, the Riksbank can influence interest rates in the economy as a whole in more ways, for example by purchasing or selling government bonds in the secondary market.

Monetary policy / What is monetary policy?

What is the policy rate?

20/01/2026 -

The Riksbank’s policy rate is our main monetary policy tool. By raising or cutting the policy rate, the Riksbank can affect other interest rates in Sweden, which affects demand in the Swedish economy and thereby inflation.

Monetary policy / What is monetary policy?