Monetary policy
We set the policy rate to ensure low and stable inflation in Norway.
Monetary policy meetings
Norges Bank’s monetary policy strategy statement
Norges Bank’s monetary policy strategy describes the Committee’s interpretation of the monetary policy mandate.
The policy rate
The policy rate is Norges Bank's main instrument for stabilising inflation and developments in the Norwegian economy.
Inflation
The monetary policy target is annual consumer price inflation of close to 2 percent over time.
Regional Network
On a quarterly basis, Norges Bank surveys executives from over 300 enterprises and organisations about recent economic developments and the outlook ahead.
Output gap
Norges Bank operates a flexible inflation targeting regime, so that weight is given to both variability in inflation and variability in output and employment.
Models for monetary policy analysis and forecasting
A number of analytical tools are used in forecasting and monetary policy analysis.