Commonwealth
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 …
About us | Commonwealth
At Commonwealth summits, we bring government leaders together to make decisions which impact the lives of all Commonwealth citizens. By uniting our member countries, we amplify …
Member countries | Commonwealth
Commonwealth countries are diverse: they are among the world’s biggest, smallest, richest and poorest countries. Together they work to pursue common goals and values . Small states are …
Map of Commonwealth countries
View and download a map of the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
Our work | Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is an association of 56 countries working towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace. The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation …
Commonwealth at 75
In 2024, the Commonwealth celebrates its 75th anniversary. Since its founding in 1949, the modern Commonwealth has grown in both scale and influence with 56 member countries, …
Facts | Commonwealth
Half of the top 20 global emerging cities are in the Commonwealth: New Delhi, Mumbai, Nairobi, Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore, Johannesburg, Kolkata, Cape Town, Chennai and Dhaka. Many …
Our history | Commonwealth
At a Commonwealth Prime Ministers meeting in London in 1949, the London Declaration said that republics and other countries could be part of the Commonwealth. The modern …
Commonwealth Charter
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 …
Nigeria | Commonwealth
Nigeria is a member of the Physical and Digital Connectivity clusters of the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda. The Connectivity Agenda is a platform for countries to exchange best …