How many member countries are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization promoting economic, political, security, military, educational, and socio-cultural integration among its members in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN currently comprises ten member states. These are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The organization began with five founding members in 1967 and expanded over the years to include all ten current members, fostering cooperation and stability in the region.

• The numbers 8, 12, and 14 are incorrect. While ASEAN started with fewer members, it has consistently grown to its current ten. Timor-Leste is an observer state and a prospective member, but not yet a full member, keeping the current count at ten.