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

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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?

Current monetary policy and the policy rate

Read about the latest monetary policy decision.


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