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Financial Strength Backed by Shareholder Support
The World Bank is recognized by the major rating agencies to enjoy a preferred creditor status with its borrower-shareholders.

  • IBRD’s financial strength is supported by 187 shareholders.
  • Callable capital can only be called in order to satisfy debt holder and guarantee claims.
  • No call has ever been made on the World Bank’s callable capital.

Capital (US$ bn)

Paid-in Capital
$11.7
Callable Capital
$182.0
Subscribed Capital
$193.7
Total Shareholder's Equity (including paid-in capital and reserves) $39 billion

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