How many countries are there in the world?What countries are they?
As of my last update in October 2023, there are 195 countries in the world. This total includes 193 member states of the United Nations and 2 observer states: the Holy See (Vatican City) and Palestine.
Here is a list of the 195 countries:
Please note that the status of some regions and territories can be complex and may vary based on different political perspectives.