Commonwealth Games Participation: 72 Nations and Territories in 2022

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham featured 72 participating nations and territories (54 Commonwealth members + 18 overseas territories/dependencies). Participation varies by edition; some members skip certain Games. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) governs eligibility. Historical peak: 72 (2022, 2014 Glasgow). The event includes Olympic sports plus Commonwealth-specific ones (netball, lawn bowls, squash).