What is the typical all-in cost of IBRD borrowing versus sovereign bonds?

IBRD flexible loans: SOFR (5.33% in 2024) + 0.5% variable spread + 0.1% maturity premium for 20-year tenor + 0.25% front-end fee = approximately 6.2% total. An IG-rated middle-income country sovereign bond might price at 6.5–7.0%, making IBRD slightly cheaper plus longer maturity and grace period advantages.

Who is eligible for IBRD borrowing?

IBRD lends to middle-income countries (GNI per capita approximately USD 1,145–14,005 under World Bank classification) that are creditworthy but face market access constraints. Low-income countries borrow from IDA on concessional terms. Graduation from IDA to IBRD occurs when per capita income and market access improve sufficiently.

World Bank IBRD Borrowing Cost

Calculate the cost of World Bank IBRD lending to middle-income countries, composed of SOFR + IBRD spread + maturity premium + front-end fee, compared against sovereign bond alternatives.

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