How many countries and athletes participate in the Olympic Games ?

There are no countries participating in the Olympic Games, but rather athletes from National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
At the Olympic Summer Games in Paris in 2024, around 10,500 athletes from 206 NOCs will compete. At the Olympic Winter Games, there are usually around 2,900 athletes from more than 80 NOCs taking part in the competitions.

Learn more:

• The "Athletes" section on olympics.com
• The "National Olympic Committees" section on olympics.com