Home to 2.5 billion people
The Commonwealth is home to one-third of the world's population and includes both advanced economies and developing countries.
56 member countries
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific.
Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Right Honourable Patricia Scotland KC is the 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Over 80 organisations
Countries are supported by a network of civil, cultural, intergovernmental and professional organisations.

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Samoa announces theme for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Samoa, a proud member of the Commonwealth, is honoured to announce that it will host the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October 2024 on the theme "One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth".
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Samoa announces theme for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting