News and Press Releases Central Government Borrowing

Terms for switch in May to inflation-linked bond SGB IL 3116

Press release 25 April 2025 Central Government Borrowing

The Swedish National Debt Office offers a switch auction in the 3116 inflation-linked bond maturing on 1 June 2036, aiming to build up volume in the new bond. The switch auction will be held on May 16 and the total volume offered is SEK 500 million.

Deficit for Swedish central government in March 2025

Press release 7 April 2025 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 4.6 billion in March. This was in line with the Debt Office’s forecast from November last year.

Surplus for Swedish central government in February 2025

Press release 7 March 2025 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 74.0 billion in February. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 60.9 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher tax income than expected.

Terms for switches in March to inflation-linked bond SGB IL 3116

Press release 28 February 2025 Central Government Borrowing

The Swedish National Debt Office offers switch auctions in the 3116 inflation-linked bond maturing on 1 June 2036, aiming to build up volume in the new bond. The switch auctions will be held on March 21 and 24 and the total volume offered is SEK 1 billion.

Swedish government debt grew but cost less

News 18 February 2025 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Sweden’s central government debt increased in 2024 as higher government expenditure led to a budget deficit. The Swedish National Debt Office financed the larger borrowing requirement in part by issuing more government bonds. The debt nevertheless remains low from both a historical and...

Deficit for Swedish central government in January 2025

Press release 7 February 2025 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 23.3 billion in January. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 31.3 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower net lending to government agencies etc.

Terms for switches to new inflation-linked bond SGB IL 3116

Press release 31 January 2025 Central Government Borrowing

The Swedish National Debt Office will on February 20 introduce a new inflation-linked bond, SGB IL 3116, maturing on 1 June 2036. The Debt Office will sell SEK 750 million in the first auction and then offer switches to the new bond for a total of SEK 1 billion.

Deficit for Swedish central government in 2024

Press release 10 January 2025 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 104 billion in 2024. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 78 billion. The difference to the forecast is due to higher expenditure and net lending as well as lower tax income.

Surplus for Swedish central government in November 2024

Press release 6 December 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 17.9 billion in November. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 24.7 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher disbursements.

Swedish government borrowing increases as budget shows deficit

Press release 28 November 2024 Central Government Borrowing

After three years of budget surpluses, Sweden is facing a period of deficits, according to the Swedish National Debt Office’s new forecast. The deficits lead to increased borrowing, though the central government debt as a proportion of GDP will remain low. Nominal government bond issuance will be...

Adopted guidelines for government debt management in 2025

News 7 November 2024 About the Debt Office, Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Today, the Government adopted new guidelines for managing Sweden’s central government debt. The decision for 2025 is consistent with the Swedish National Debt Office’s proposal. This means that the outstanding volume of inflation-linked bonds will be reduced and that the debt’s term to maturity...

Deficit for Swedish central government in October 2024

Press release 7 November 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 5.7 billion in October. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 12.3 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher tax income.

Deficit for Swedish central government in September 2024

Press release 7 October 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 29.4 billion in September. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 12.7 billion. The difference is mainly due to the payment of the capital contribution to the Riksbank.

Barclays Capital terminates primary dealer agreement for Swedish government bonds

News 30 September 2024 Central Government Borrowing

Barclays Bank Ireland PLC has informed the Swedish National Debt Office that its primary dealer agreement in Swedish Government Bonds will be terminated as of from 4th October 2024.

Debt Office proposes changes to guidelines for debt management

Press release 23 September 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Today, the Swedish National Debt Office is submitting to the Government its annual proposed guidelines for central government debt management. The most significant change proposed is for reducing the proportion of the debt that is in inflation-linked bonds. The Debt Office also proposes using a new...

Surplus for Swedish central government in August 2024

Press release 6 September 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 34.9 billion in August. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 39.3 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher disbursements.

Surplus for Swedish central government in July 2024

Press release 7 August 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 6.4 billion in July. This was in line with the National Debt Office’s forecast of SEK 6.1 billion.

Deficit for Swedish central government in June 2024

Press release 5 July 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 40.9 billion in June. This was in line with the National Debt Office’s forecast of SEK 39.8 billion.

Surplus for Swedish central government in May 2024

Press release 10 June 2024 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 31.6 billion in January. This was lower than the National Debt Office’s forecast of SEK 41.7 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher payments by government agencies and higher net lending.

Sweden’s debt increases but at slower rate

Press release 30 May 2024 Central Government Borrowing

Growing expenditure contributes to a budget deficit this year and next year, causing Sweden’s central government debt to rise. However, the weakening of government finances now appears somewhat milder than previously expected. The Swedish National Debt Office’s new forecast does not prompt any...