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 QC 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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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022
Leaders of the Commonwealth countries meet every two years at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). CHOGM 2022 took place 20-25 June 2022, in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022