There are 44 countries in Europe today, according to the United Nations.
Details on European Countries
- The 44 countries are categorized into four main regions: Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Southern Europe.
- This total excludes some transcontinental countries, which have territory in both Europe and Asia, where the majority population may reside in the Asian portion.
- Transcontinental countries like Russia are included in the 44 since a significant part of their population resides in Europe.
This count is recognized as the standard by the UN and other authoritative sources as of 2025.
