How many embassies does South Africa have?

Embassy and diplomatic coverage data for South Africa is shown above.

What international organizations is South Africa a member of?

International memberships for South Africa are listed in the sections above.

Does South Africa have good international relations?

Bilateral relations data for South Africa is displayed above.

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Diplomacy

Diplomatic presence, memberships, and bilateral relations

Overview

South Africa's diplomatic footprint including embassies established abroad, consular networks, international organization memberships, and key bilateral relationships.

Diplomatic Presence

Embassy Coverage

78 embassies

Number of embassies established abroad

Consulate Network

19 consulates

Number of consulates established abroad

Diplomatic Presence

97 missions

Total diplomatic missions abroad

Hosting Capacity

110 missions

Total foreign missions hosted

International Memberships

1 organizations

United Nations

Bilateral Relations

No bilateral relationship data available for South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: CEPII | UN · Last updated: 2025

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