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Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

What this indicator measures

The Rome Statute (1998) created the International Criminal Court, which tries genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. This indicator says whether the country is a party to the treaty, has only signed it, or has left it.

How to read this?

“State party” means the country recognizes the International Criminal Court; a notified withdrawal only takes effect one year later.

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202countries with data
2026data year(s)

In brief

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court: 202 countries and territories covered. Breakdown: State party : 117 ; State party, withdrawal notified : 6 ; Has left the treaty : 2 ; Signed, not ratified : 25 ; Neither party nor signatory : 52.

Why this indicator matters

The Rome Statute defines the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court to try the most serious crimes. Comparing ratifications shows which countries accept this international jurisdiction.

What makes this indicator vary

Membership depends on foreign policy choices, the importance given to national sovereignty, alliances and internal debates on the Court's role. Some states signed then withdrew, others left the treaty.

Reading precautions

Being a state party says nothing about how the Court is applied in practice. A withdrawal only becomes effective after a delay. Statuses change and may have evolved since the last update.

Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

State party (117)

State party, withdrawal notified (6)

Has left the treaty (2)

Signed, not ratified (25)

Neither party nor signatory (52)

Frequently asked questions

Where does the "Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court" data come from?

It comes from Wikipédia, « List of parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC » (états des ratifications de l’ONU). Site last updated: November 8, 2026. Each country is shown with the year of its most recent value.

What is the difference between signing and ratifying?

Signing expresses the intention to join a treaty. Ratifying is the step that legally binds the country. A country that is a “signatory, not ratified” is therefore not yet bound by the treaty.

What does the International Criminal Court do?

It tries people accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, when national courts are unable or unwilling to do so.

Source and update

Source : Wikipédia, « List of parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC » (états des ratifications de l’ONU). Site last updated: November 8, 2026.

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