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 Rikbank shall moreover contribute to a balanced development of output and employment. Monetary policy is the measures the Rikbank takes to achieve this.
The current policy rate
2.25%
Applies from 5 February 2025
Graph and table
The inflation target
2%
Target for CPIF
The inflation target
CPIF, February 2025
2.9%
(2.2 percent in January 2025)
How is inflation measured?