The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.7 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.

The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.

The Commonwealth comprises member countries from various regions, each with unique geographical and cultural characteristics.

The Commonwealth Charter is a document of the values and aspirations which unite the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth Charter expresses the commitment of member states to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity to improve the lives of all the people ...

The Commonwealth is an association of 56 countries working towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace. The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation which co-ordinates and carries out much of the Commonwealth's work, supported by a network of more than 80 organisations.

56 countries working together for prosperity, democracy and peace

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. Its roots go back to the British Empire, but membership of the modern Commonwealth does not depend on formerly being part of the British Empire. Eligibility criteria for membership At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Uganda in November 2007, Heads of Government reviewed …

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Countries 56 independent countries, both advanced economies and developing countries Africa (21 countries) Asia (8) Caribbean and Americas (13) Europe (3) Pacific (11) 33 small states, usually with a population under 1.5 million 25 small island developing states The Pacific nation of Nauru is the smallest Commonwealth member country with a population of about 10,000 India …

The Commonwealth is an association of 54 countries working towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace. The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation which co-ordinates and carries out much of the Commonwealth's work, supported by a network of more than 80 organisations.