How many countries competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Sports medium Data from 2024
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206 countries
Roughly 206.
206 national teams competed in Paris — more than the 193 UN member states, because the IOC recognises territories like Puerto Rico and Hong Kong separately. Around 10,500 athletes took part.
Where this number comes from
| Source | International Olympic Committee |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | countries |
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