About three-quarters of the world’s states now recognize Palestine as a country, and that number rose further in 2024–2025 as more European and American allies joined in.

Big picture (how many and since when?)

  • As of late 2025, roughly 155–160 of the 193 UN member states recognize the State of Palestine.
  • Most recognitions came in three main waves :
    1. After the 1988 Palestinian declaration of independence , especially from the Arab League, the Non‑Aligned Movement and many Global South countries.
2. In the **early 2010s** , when many Latin American and some Asian and African states added or formalized recognition.

3. In **2024–2025** , when a cluster of European, Caribbean and G7‑aligned countries recognized Palestine in response to the Gaza war and stalled peace talks.

Regions that recognize Palestine

Arab and Muslim‑majority countries

Almost all Arab League and most Muslim‑majority states recognize Palestine. This includes, for example:

  • Middle East & North Africa:
    • Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Sudan and others.
  • Wider Muslim world :
    • Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and many Central Asian republics.

These countries generally treat Palestine as a state under occupation and often host embassies or missions of the State of Palestine.

Africa, Asia and Latin America

Across the Global South, recognition is now close to universal. Examples:

  • Africa :
    • South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Angola, Mozambique and most other African Union members recognize Palestine.
  • Asia (outside the Middle East):
    • India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and most non‑Western Asian states recognize Palestine.
  • Latin America & Caribbean:
    • Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Bolivia, Venezuela, Cuba and many others recognized Palestine mainly in the 2010s.
* In **2024** , more joined in, including **Barbados, Jamaica and others** , as part of a new wave linked to the Gaza conflict.

Newer recognitions (2024–2025)

The recent news and “trending” angle is that several Western and European states, long seen as cautious or aligned with Israel, have moved to recognize Palestine, especially around the UN General Assembly sessions in 2024–2025.

Key recent changes include:

  • European & G7‑aligned countries
    • Ireland, Norway, Spain, Slovenia and some Caribbean states recognized Palestine in spring 2024.
* In **September 2025** , **the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Portugal** publicly recognized a Palestinian state, making the UK and Canada the first G7 countries to do so.

* Almost simultaneously, **France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta and Andorra** also recognized Palestine at the UN General Assembly.

* Reports indicate that **New Zealand, Liechtenstein, San Marino and Monaco** have also moved or pledged to recognize Palestine in the same period.

These announcements pushed the number of recognizing states to the mid‑150s and then close to 160 , depending on counting of conditions and timing.

Who still does not recognize Palestine?

A smaller group of mostly Western‑aligned states still withhold formal recognition , even if they support a two‑state solution in principle.

Examples often listed in this category include:

  • United States (still backing a negotiated solution, but no recognition yet).
  • Germany and Italy , which have debated the issue but not recognized as of late 2025.
  • A few other Western or Pacific states that align closely with US or Israeli policy.

Their common argument is usually that statehood should come through direct negotiations and final‑status agreements, not unilateral or purely symbolic moves.

Why this matters (beyond the list)

  • Recognition affects Palestine’s diplomatic clout , access to treaties and international courts, and framing of the conflict (occupation vs. disputed territory).
  • It also shapes debates on sanctions, settlements, and accountability in bodies like the UN, EU and the International Criminal Court.
  • Recent recognitions by countries like the UK, Canada, Australia and France signal a shift in parts of the Western camp and add pressure for some form of renewed peace process.

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