Dates
When was the modern Commonwealth created ?
1949
Give any two of the non-colonial members to join the Commonwealth.
Mozambique, Rwanda, Gabon, or Togo
Which Accredited organisation promotes sports development in the Comonwealth?
The Commonwealth Games Federation
What is the Commonwealth Day Theme for 2026?
The theme for Commonwealth Day 2025 is "Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth"
How many people (approx) live in the Commonwealth?
2.7 billion people
When was the Commonwealth Charter signed?
The Commonwealth Charter was signed on March 11, 2013
The Commonwealth spans how many Regions?
Five Regions
Africa, Asia, Caribbean & Americas, Europe, and the Pacific
Which organisation promotes open and distance learning?
The Commonwealth of Learning
When is Commonwealth Day each year?
Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday in March each year
What percentage of the Commonwealth's population is over 30?
40% of the Commonwealth
When did the last countries join the Commonwealth?
2022
Which region has the highest number of Commonwealth-affiliated countries?
Africa (21 countries)
Which of the 3 intergovernmental organisations in the Commonwealth supports civil society directly?
The Commonwealth Foundation
The body that, usually meets once a year, to approve the Secretariat’s strategic plans, work programmes and budgets.
Board of Governors
Which country is the most populous in the Commonwealth?
India (1.4 billion people)
When was the current Commonwealth Secretary-General elected?
2024
How many European countries are in the Commonwealth?
3 (UK, Cyprus, Malta)
Which body in the Commonwealth assesses violations of Commonwealth values and recommends measures to restore democracy and constitutional rule?
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)
The number of shared principles to which all member countries have committed in the Commonwealth
16 shared principles in the Commonwealth Charter
How many small states are members of the Commonwealth?
33 of the 56 members are small states
When and where will the next Head of Government meeting happen?
2026 in Antigua and Barbuda
What is the smallest Commonwealth country?
The Pacific Nation of Nauru
True or False: Every Commonwealth country was once part of the British Empire.
False
How often do Commonwealth Heads of Government usually meet?
Every Two Years
The Commonwealth represents roughly what fraction of the world’s population?
One Third