The Number of Participating Countries at the Summer Olympics
The number of participating nations at the Summer Olympic Games has steadily climbed over time. The first Summer Games in 1896 was attended by just 13 nations and 241 athletes.
| Year | no. of nations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 204 |
| 2021 | 206 |
| 2016 | 207 |
| 2012 | 204 |
| 2008 | 204 |
| 2004 | 201 |
| 2000 | 199 |
| 1996 | 197 |
| 1992 | 169 |
| 1988 | 159 |
| 1984 | 140 |
| 1980 | 80 |
| 1976 | 92 |
| 1972 | 121 |
| 1968 | 112 |
| 1964 | 93 |
| 1960 | 83 |
| 1956 | 72 |
| 1952 | 69 |
| 1948 | 59 |
| 1936 | 49 |
| 1932 | 37 |
| 1928 | 46 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1920 | 29 |
| 1912 | 28 |
| 1908 | 22 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1900 | 28 |
| 1896 | 13 |
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