Norges Bank

The central bank of Norway's aim is price stability and financial stability, and to generate added value through investment management.

Policy rate

4.5%

Next policy rate announcement: 17 December 2026

Selected

Financial Stability Report 2026 H2

Report

Norges Bank's report about vulnerabilities, risks and resilience in the financial system. Norwegian households and firms have solid debt-servicing capacity.

Read the report Press release

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Price calculator
Exchanging withdrawn banknotes
Current notes and coins
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Norges Bank's tasks

Monetary policy

Monetary policy shall maintain monetary stability by keeping inflation low and stable.

Financial stability

Norges Bank shall help ensure that the financial system is robust and efficient.

Payment system

Norges Bank shall promote an efficient and secure payment system.

Investment management

Norges Bank manages the Government Pension Fund Global and the Bank's own foreign exchange reserves.

News and events

Calendar

Explainers

What is inflation?

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Why should inflation be low and stable?

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How does the policy rate affect other interest rates?

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About the Bank

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