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Member countries

Fifty three countries are MEMBERS of the COMMONWEALTH. Our countries span Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific and are diverse – they are amongst the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries. Thirty-one of our members are classified as small states – countries with a population size of 1.5 million people or less and larger member states that SHARE similar characteristics with them.

All members subscribe to the Commonwealth’s values and principles outlined in The Commonwealth Charter.

Leaders of member countries shape Commonwealth policies and priorities. Every two years, they meet to discuss ISSUES affecting the Commonwealth and the wider world at the Commonwealth HEADS of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

All members have an equal say – regardless of size or economic stature. This ensures even the smallest member countries have a voice in shaping the Commonwealth.

Countries by region

Africa

Botswana

Cameroon

Gambia, The

Ghana

Kenya

Lesotho

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Nigeria

Rwanda

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

South Africa

Swaziland

Uganda

United Republic of Tanzania

Zambia

Asia

Bangladesh

Brunei Darussalam

India

Malaysia

Pakistan

Singapore

Sri Lanka

Caribbean and Americas

Antigua and Barbuda

Bahamas, The

Barbados

Belize

Canada

Dominica

Grenada

Guyana

Jamaica

Saint Lucia

St Kitts and Nevis

St Vincent and The Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Europe

Cyprus

Malta

United Kingdom

Pacific

Australia

Fiji

Kiribati

Nauru

New Zealand

Papua New Guinea

Samoa

Solomon Islands

Tonga

Tuvalu

Vanuatu