Countries Recognizing Palestine & Those That Do Not

As of March 2025, the international recognition of the State of Palestine varies across different regions. Below is a summary of countries that recognize Palestine and those that do not:​

Countries Recognizing the State of Palestine:

A total of 147 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestine as a sovereign state. 

• Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.​

• Sub-Saharan Africa: Angola, Botswana, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, among others.​

• Asia-Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, among others.​

• Europe: Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine.​

• Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.​

Recent additions to this list include Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia, which recognized Palestine in May and June 2024. 

Countries Not Recognizing the State of Palestine:

Several countries have not extended formal recognition to Palestine, often citing the need for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Notable examples include:​

• North America: United States, Canada.​ 

• Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom.​

• Asia-Pacific: Australia, Japan, Myanmar, New Zealand, South Korea.​ 

• Africa: Cameroon, Eritrea.​ 

These countries typically support the establishment of a Palestinian state through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian authorities, rather than through unilateral recognition. ​

Additional Notes:

• United Nations Status: In November 2012, the United Nations General Assembly granted Palestine non-member observer state status. ​ 

• International Organizations: Palestine is a member of various international organizations, including the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.​ 

The recognition of Palestine remains a complex and evolving issue in international relations, reflecting differing perspectives on the path to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.