Fast Facts
(1) 1944 - the year IMF was established
(2) 189 - member countries
(3) 147 - nationalities represented by staff
(4) 24 - executive directors representing 189 member nations
(5) $1 trillion - total amount IMF is able to lend to member countries
(6) 172 - new loans made since 2008
(7) 40+ - current lending arrangements
(8) 0% - interest rate on loans to low-income countries
(1) 1944 - the year IMF was established
(2) 189 - member countries
(3) 147 - nationalities represented by staff
(4) 24 - executive directors representing 189 member nations
(5) $1 trillion - total amount IMF is able to lend to member countries
(6) 172 - new loans made since 2008
(7) 40+ - current lending arrangements
(8) 0% - interest rate on loans to low-income countries