Sweden Interest Rate
Aug 2026 · Monthly
Sweden's policy rate held at 1.75% in August, unchanged from July. The rate has remained at this level since October 2025, down from 2% a year earlier. It stands far below the all-time high of 40% recorded in September 1992 and above the record low of -0.5% set in December 2018, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
source: Bank for International Settlements
Sweden's policy interest rate remained at 1.75 percent in August 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The rate is far below the all-time high of 40 percent recorded in September 1992, but above the record low of minus 0.5 percent seen in December 2018. The series dates back to January 1946.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8% | 1.8% | 40.0%Sep 1992 | -0.5%Dec 2018 | 1946 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Interest Rate in Sweden averaged 3.4% from 1946 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 40.0% in Sep 1992 and a record low of -0.5% in Dec 2018. The series is reported monthly with history from 1946.
The indicator tracks Sweden's policy or benchmark interest rate, expressed as a percentage. It is reported on a monthly basis, with data compiled from official sources. The series spans from January 1946 to the present, providing long-term context for monetary policy trends.
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