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.

of the world’s 42 small states are Commonwealth members, each with a population of 1.5 million or less 2.7 billion citizens live in Commonwealth countries, with more than 60 per cent aged 29 or under Commonwealth countries are diverse: they are …

Who We Are. The Commonwealth Artificial Intelligence Consortium (CAIC) is a transformative initiative under the Commonwealth Secretariat's Strategic Plan 2021-2025, aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to foster sustainable development across Commonwealth countries.

Economics. The combined GDP of Commonwealth countries in 2021 was US$13.1 trillion and is estimated to reach $19.5 trillion in 2027, almost doubling in ten years from $10.4 trillion in 2017.

Eight countries come together to form the modern Commonwealth. Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom decided to reform their old association into the modern Commonwealth.

Feb 10, 2025 · The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, today announced the theme for Commonwealth Day 2025 as ‘Together We Thrive’. Commonwealth Day 2025 will be celebrated across the Commonwealth on Monday, 10 March. Events and activities will take place throughout March, including civic and faith gatherings, school assemblies, debates, flag-raising ceremonies, and cultural ...

Papua New Guinea is an island country that lies in the south-western Pacific. It includes the eastern half of New Guinea and many small offshore islands. Its neighbours include Indonesia to the west, Australia to the south and Solomon Islands to the south-east. It is mainly mountainous but has low-lying plains in southern New Guinea. The country has several active volcanoes.

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

Join us for a career where your impact spans 56 countries and 2.5 billion lives. The Commonwealth Secretariat isn't just a workplace - it's a gateway to a world of opportunity. We are a unique international organisation, a vibrant community representing 56 member countries and over 2.5 billion ...

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 of the Commonwealth.