Number of countries recognizing Palestinian statehood, by year

This chart shows how the number of countries recognizing Palestinian statehood has increased from about 79 in 1988 to 155 as of Oct. 7, 2026.

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Belgium announced it would recognize Palestinian statehood in 2025 but has not formally recognized it and is excluded. Hungary and Czechia recognized it in 1988 but now dispute that recognition and are excluded.

Source: PASSIA, CNN, Council on Foreign Relations