How many countries are there on earth?

There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine. read more

There are 193 member states in the United Nations. This total is often cited inaccurately as the actual number of countries in the world; it's inaccurate because there are two other members with limited status. read more

211 FIFA Countries Eligible for the World Cup Soccer - or "football" as it's known in many countries - is the world's most popular sport, and most international matches all the way up to the World Cup are regulated by an organization called FIFA. read more