Background & Purpose

The state needs to pay interest on money it has borrowed, alongside administrative costs for handling loans. The Swedish parliament decides on the state budget in a two-step process to ensure proper financial management.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal on how to distribute approximately 27 billion SEK within the expenditure area for 2026.

Does this affect you?

  • Taxpayers in Sweden: Finances the national debt interest payments through collected government tax revenues.
  • National Debt Office: Receives 145 million SEK to cover commission expenses associated with managing state loans.

In Practice

  • A total of 26.8 billion SEK is allocated strictly to pay interest on the national debt.
  • Approximately 145 million SEK is designated for the National Debt Office commission expenses.
  • An amount of 10 million SEK is set aside for unexpected or unforeseen expenses.