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which countries recognize palestine as a state

As of late 2025, more than 150 UN member states recognize Palestine as a state, representing over three quarters of the UN’s membership.

Current global picture

  • The State of Palestine is recognized by roughly 157–159 of the 193 UN member states, depending on the source and counting of recent announcements.
  • These recognitions span Asia, Africa, Latin America, parts of Europe, and the Middle East, reflecting broad support in the Global South and among Arab and Muslim-majority countries.

Regions and key blocs

  • Middle East and North Africa: Almost all Arab League states (including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Algeria, Morocco, Qatar, UAE) recognize Palestine.
  • Africa: A large majority of African Union members, such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania, extend recognition.
  • Asia-Pacific: Countries like China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, and many Central and Southeast Asian states recognize Palestine.

Europe, Americas, and recent changes

  • Europe: Many Eastern and some Western European states recognize Palestine, including Spain, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and others, with several of these recognitions coming in 2024–2025.
  • Major Western newcomers (2024–2025): The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal formally recognized Palestine in 2025, joining earlier recognitions by Spain, Ireland, and Norway.
  • Americas: Most Latin American countries (such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and others) recognize Palestine, while the United States does not.

Notable non-recognizing states

  • Several G7 and close US allies still do not recognize Palestine as a state, including the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and (as of the latest reports) a few others in Western Europe and East Asia.
  • Some of these countries support a two-state solution in principle but say formal recognition should come as part of a negotiated peace agreement with Israel.

HTML table of examples

Below is an illustrative (not exhaustive) HTML table naming some prominent countries and whether they recognize Palestine:

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  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Country</th>
      <th>Region</th>
      <th>Recognizes Palestine as a state?</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>United Kingdom</td>
      <td>Europe</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Formal recognition announced in 2025.[web:1][web:5][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Canada</td>
      <td>Americas</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Recognized Palestine in coordination with UK and Australia in 2025.[web:1][web:5][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Australia</td>
      <td>Oceania</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Joined Canada and UK in recognition in 2025.[web:1][web:5][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Spain</td>
      <td>Europe</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Recognition took effect in 2024.[web:4][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Ireland</td>
      <td>Europe</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Recognized Palestine alongside Spain and Norway in 2024.[web:4][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Norway</td>
      <td>Europe</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Recognition framed as support for a two-state solution.[web:4][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>France</td>
      <td>Europe</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Announced recognition around the 2025 UN General Assembly.[web:1][web:5][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Brazil</td>
      <td>South America</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Part of early Latin American wave of recognitions.[web:3][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>China</td>
      <td>Asia</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Recognizes Palestine and backs a two-state solution.[web:3][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>India</td>
      <td>Asia</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Longstanding recognition dating back to the late 20th century.[web:3][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Russia</td>
      <td>Europe/Asia</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Recognizes Palestine and maintains relations with both sides.[web:3][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Saudi Arabia</td>
      <td>Middle East</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Backing Palestinian statehood as part of wider regional diplomacy.[web:3][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>South Africa</td>
      <td>Africa</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Strong pro-Palestinian stance rooted in anti-apartheid history.[web:3][web:10]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>United States</td>
      <td>Americas</td>
      <td>No</td>
      <td>Supports a two-state solution but withholds formal recognition.[web:3][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Germany</td>
      <td>Europe</td>
      <td>No</td>
      <td>Backs two states but ties recognition to a negotiated settlement.[web:3][web:8]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Japan</td>
      <td>Asia</td>
      <td>No (as of latest reports)</td>
      <td>Has signaled openness to future recognition under certain conditions.[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

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