Countries Not in the UN — Non-Member States
While the United Nations has 193 member states, there are several countries, territories, and disputed states that are not UN members. Some, like Vatican City and Palestine, hold observer status. Others, like Taiwan and Kosovo, face political obstacles to membership. This list includes all recognized and partially recognized states that are not full UN members.
Countries
58
Population
48.43M
% of total
23.2%
continents
6
Complete list
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are some countries not in the UN?
Reasons vary: Vatican City chooses observer status, Taiwan faces opposition from China, Kosovo lacks universal recognition, and some territories are not considered sovereign states.