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.

The Commonwealth 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 Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.

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 …

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 …

Togo joins the Commonwealth Togo becomes the 56th country to join the Commonwealth in June 2022 after the country's application was approved by Heads of Government at the 2022 …

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Map of Commonwealth countries View and download a map of the 56 Commonwealth member countries.

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 …

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, …