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The imminent influx of 30 new countries into the BRICS alliance signals a seismic shift in the global economic landscape, with developing nations increasingly The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Among all the nations, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have formally applied to join the BRICS alliance. Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries set to join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in the BRICS economic bloc next year, the bloc announced One of the world’s newest economic alliances is gaining momentum as BRICS – comprised of original members Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – boast NEW DELHI: 34 countries have officially applied for BRICS membership. The 10 new members and 10 partners will be announced in the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan That being said, the BRICS alliance is likely to invite 5-8 nations to join the collective at the 2025 summit. Late last year, India’s officials disclosed the bloc’s agreement for another six-nation invitation in 2025. 2 de sept. de 2025 The alliance currently has 9 members, but over 40 countries have expressed interest in joining, with 15 countries having formally applied for membership. Among these are

BRICS Expansion: How Many Countries Will Join the Alliance in 2024?

The BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - is poised for significant expansion. With growing global interest, many are asking: how many countries are likely to join the BRICS alliance in 2024? While definitive numbers remain fluid, here's what we know about potential new members and the future of this influential bloc.

The Surge of Interest in BRICS Membership

One of the world’s newest economic alliances is gaining momentum as BRICS – comprised of original members Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – boasts increasing influence. The imminent influx of new countries into the BRICS alliance signals a seismic shift in the global economic landscape, with developing nations increasingly seeking alternative economic partnerships.

Who's Officially Applied to Join BRICS?

Among all the nations vying for membership, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have formally applied to join the BRICS alliance. These countries represent a diverse range of economic strengths and geopolitical positions.

BRICS 2024: Beyond the Original Five

While there's considerable speculation about how many will join in 2024, keep in mind that Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries set to join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in the BRICS economic bloc next year, the bloc announced. This demonstrates the ongoing commitment to expanding the alliance.

The Future: BRICS Expansion Beyond 2024

NEW DELHI: Reports indicate that 34 countries have officially applied for BRICS membership. Although the 10 new members and 10 partners were rumored to be announced in the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan, expectations are shifting. That being said, the BRICS alliance is likely to invite 5-8 nations to join the collective at the 2025 summit. Late last year, India’s officials disclosed the bloc’s agreement for another six-nation invitation in 2025.

BRICS Today: A Growing Collective

As of 2 de sept. de 2025, The alliance currently has 9 members, but over 40 countries have expressed interest in joining, with 15 countries having formally applied for membership. Among these are... leading to ongoing discussions and evaluations.

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