List of Miss Universe countries
Updated: 11/6/2025, 12:37:34 AM Wikipedia source
This is a list of Miss Universe participating countries or territories since the inaugural edition of the competition in 1952 to the present.
Tables
· Entrants (1952–present)
Albania
Albania
Country/Territory
Albania
Debut
2002
Participations
22
Years competed
2002–20032005–20122014–present
National title
Miss Universe Albania
Placements
4
Best placement
Top 10
Anisa Kospiri(2002)
Angela Martini(2010)
First placed
2002
Anisa Kospiri(Top 10)
Last placed
2019
Cindy Marina(Top 20)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 2016.
Angola
Angola
Country/Territory
Angola
Debut
1998
Participations
26
Years competed
1998–20192022–present
National title
Miss Angola Universo
Placements
4
Best placement
Winner
Leila Lopes(2011)
First placed
2003
Ana José Sebastião(Top 15)
Last placed
2011
Leila Lopes(Winner)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 2015.
Argentina
Argentina
Country/Territory
Argentina
Debut
1954
Participations
67
Years competed
1954–19641966–19941996–200120032006–present
National title
Miss Argentina
Placements
17
Best placement
Winner
Norma Nolan(1962)
First placed
1954
Ivana Kislinger(Top 16)
Last placed
2024
Magalí Benejam(Top 12)
Notes
Won Best in Swimsuit in 1970.
Armenia
Armenia
Country/Territory
Armenia
Debut
2018
Participations
7
Years competed
2018–20222024–present
National title
Miss Universe Armenia
Placements
0
Aruba
Aruba
Country/Territory
Aruba
Debut
1964
Participations
58
Years competed
1964–198419861989–19901992–present
National title
Miss Aruba
Placements
4
Best placement
1st runner-up
Taryn Mansell(1996)
First placed
1974
Maureen Vieira(4th runner-up)
Last placed
2024
Anouk Eman(Top 30)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 2000Won Miss Press in 1978.
Australia
Australia
Country/Territory
Australia
Debut
1952
Participations
62
Years competed
1952–195419581964–19651968–19901992–20002002–present
National title
Miss Universe Australia
Placements
22
Best placement
Winner
Kerry Anne Wells(1972)
Jennifer Hawkins(2004)
First placed
1953
Maxine Morgan(4th runner-up)
Last placed
2023
Moraya Wilson(2nd runner-up)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1996, 1997, 2010Won Miss Photogenic in 1989Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969, 1993Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1958.
Austria
Austria
Country/Territory
Austria
Debut
1953
Participations
43
Years competed
195319571959–19901992–1993199920042013–2017
National title
Miss Austria
Placements
7
Best placement
1st runner-up
Eva Maria Düringer(1977)
First placed
1953
Lore Felger(Top 16)
Last placed
1977
Eva Maria Düringer(1st runner-up)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1965.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Debut
2013
Participations
1
Years competed
2013
National title
Miss Universe Azerbaijan
Placements
0
Bahamas
Bahamas
Country/Territory
Bahamas
Debut
1963
Participations
61
Years competed
1963–19721974–19831985–present
National title
Miss Universe Bahamas
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 10
Chantel O'Brian(2021)
First placed
2021
Chantel O'Brian(Top 10)
Last placed
2021
Chantel O'Brian(Top 10)
Notes
Competed as The Bahamas from 2021 until 2022.Won Miss Photogenic in 1982Won Miss Congeniality in 1981, 2001.
Bahrain
Bahrain
Country/Territory
Bahrain
Debut
2021
Participations
4
Years competed
2021–2024
National title
Miss Universe Bahrain
Placements
0
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Debut
2019
Participations
3
Years competed
20192024–present
National title
Miss Universe Bangladesh
Placements
0
Belarus
Belarus
Country/Territory
Belarus
Debut
2024
Participations
2
Years competed
2024–present
National title
Miss Universe Belarus
Placements
0
Belgium
Belgium
Country/Territory
Belgium
Debut
1952
Participations
71
Years competed
1952–19861988–19891991–19941996–present
National title
Miss Belgium
Placements
11
Best placement
4th runner-up
Dominique Van Eeckhoudt(1981)
First placed
1955
Nicole De Meyer(Top 15)
Last placed
2018
Zoé Brunet(Top 20)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1952Won Miss Photogenic in 1972Won Most Beautiful Hair in 1994.
Belize
Belize
Country/Territory
Belize
Debut
1975
Participations
33
Years competed
19751977–19871989–199119931995–20002003–2005200720162018–202020222024–present
National title
Miss Universe Belize
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 12
Sarita Acosta(1979)
First placed
1979
Sarita Acosta(Top 12)
Last placed
1979
Sarita Acosta(Top 12)
Bolivia
Bolivia
Country/Territory
Bolivia
Debut
1959
Participations
67
Years competed
1959–present
National title
Miss Bolivia
Placements
4
Best placement
Top 6
Rosario Rico Toro(1990)
First placed
1964
Olga del Carpio(Top 15)
Last placed
2024
Juliana Barrientos(Top 12)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1959, 1970.
Bonaire
Bonaire
Country/Territory
Bonaire
Debut
1967
Participations
11
Years competed
1967–196919781995–19992024–present
National title
Miss Bonaire
Placements
0
Botswana
Botswana
Country/Territory
Botswana
Debut
1999
Participations
10
Years competed
1999–200120042010–20132024–present
National title
Miss Universe Botswana
Placements
1
Best placement
Winner
Mpule Kwelagobe(1999)
First placed
1999
Mpule Kwelagobe(Winner)
Last placed
1999
Mpule Kwelagobe(Winner)
Brazil
Brazil
Country/Territory
Brazil
Debut
1954
Participations
71
Years competed
1954–19891991–present
National title
Miss Universe Brazil
Placements
39
Best placement
Winner
Iêda Maria Vargas(1963)
Martha Vasconcellos(1968)
First placed
1954
Martha Rocha(1st runner-up)
Last placed
2020
Julia Gama(1st runner-up)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1967, 1981, 1987, 1989Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1954.
British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
Country/Territory
British Virgin Islands
Debut
1977
Participations
41
Years competed
19771979–20022010–present
National title
Miss British Virgin Islands
Placements
0
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Country/Territory
Bulgaria
Debut
1991
Participations
31
Years competed
1991–19982000–200720092012–present
National title
Miss Universe Bulgaria
Placements
0
Cambodia
Cambodia
Country/Territory
Cambodia
Debut
2017
Participations
9
Years competed
2017–present
National title
Miss Universe Cambodia
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 30
Davin Prasath2024
First placed
2024
Davin Prasath(Top 30)
Last placed
2024
Davin Prasath(Top 30)
Notes
Gold winner of Voice for Change 2024
Cameroon
Cameroon
Country/Territory
Cameroon
Debut
2020
Participations
5
Years competed
2020–2024
National title
Miss Cameroon
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 20
Issie Princesse2023
First placed
2023
Issie Princesse(Top 20)
Last placed
2023
Issie Princesse(Top 20)
Canada
Canada
Country/Territory
Canada
Debut
1952
Participations
74
Years competed
1952–present
National title
Miss Universe Canada
Placements
21
Best placement
Winner
Karen Dianne Baldwin(1982)
Natalie Glebova(2005)
First placed
1953
Thelma Brewis(Top 16)
Last placed
2024
Ashley Callingbull(Top 12)
Notes
Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1957Won Miss Congeniality in 1977.Competed as Dominion of Canada from 1965 to 1972.
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
Country/Territory
Cayman Islands
Debut
1980
Participations
35
Years competed
1980–19851989–19961999–200420062008–20092011–20122015–present
National title
Miss Cayman Islands
Placements
0
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1980, 1982.
Chile
Chile
Country/Territory
Chile
Debut
1952
Participations
62
Years competed
19521954–195619581960–196119641966–19701972–20022004–20062011–present
National title
Miss Universo Chile
Placements
15
Best placement
Winner
Cecilia Bolocco(1987)
First placed
1954
Gloria Leguisos(Top 16)
Last placed
2024
Emilia Dides(Top 12)
Notes
Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1952Won Miss Congeniality in 1973Won Miss Popular Vote in 2024.
China
China
Country/Territory
China
Debut
2002
Participations
23
Years competed
2002–20222024–present
National title
Miss Universe China
Placements
5
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Zhuō Líng(2002)
First placed
2002
Zhuō Líng(2nd runner-up)
Last placed
2024
Jia Qi(Top 30)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 2007, 2009, 2013Won Best in National Costume in 2012.
Colombia
Colombia
Country/Territory
Colombia
Debut
1958
Participations
68
Years competed
1958–present
National title
Miss Universe Colombia
Placements
39
Best placement
Winner
Luz Marina Zuluaga(1958)
Paulina Vega(2014)
First placed
1958
Luz Marina Zuluaga(Winner)
Last placed
2023
Camila Avella(Top 5)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1968, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1997, 2002Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969Won Miss Photogenic in 1975, 1987.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Country/Territory
Costa Rica
Debut
1954
Participations
70
Years competed
1954–19571959–19601962–present
National title
Miss Universe Costa Rica
Placements
6
Best placement
Top 10
Nancy Soto(2004)
Johanna Solano(2011)
Natalia Carvajal(2018)
Ivonne Cerdas(2020)
First placed
1954
Marian Esquivel(Top 15)
Last placed
2020
Ivonne Cerdas(Top 10)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1978Won Miss Congeniality in 1956.
Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
Country/Territory
Côte d'Ivoire
Debut
1986
Participations
3
Years competed
19862024–present
National title
Miss Côte d'Ivoire
Placements
0
Croatia
Croatia
Country/Territory
Croatia
Debut
1997
Participations
29
Years competed
1997–present
National title
Miss Universe Croatia
Placements
4
Best placement
Top 15
Sarah Ćosić(2009)
First placed
2009
Sarah Ćosić(Top 15)
Last placed
2019
Mia Rkman(Top 20)
Cuba
Cuba
Country/Territory
Cuba
Debut
1952
Participations
16
Years competed
19521954–19631965–19672024–present
National title
Miss Universe Cuba
Placements
3
Best placement
3rd runner-up
María Rosa Gamio(1957)
First placed
1956
Marcia Rodríguez(Top 15)
Last placed
2024
Marianela Ancheta(Top 30)
Curaçao
Curaçao
Country/Territory
Curaçao
Debut
1963
Participations
58
Years competed
1963–19781980–198719891991–19992001–20052007–present
National title
Miss Curaçao
Placements
8
Best placement
1st runner-up
Anne Marie Braafheid(1968)
First placed
1968
Anne Marie Braafheid(1st runner-up)
Last placed
2022
Gabriëla Dos Santos(Top 5)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1966Won Best in Swimsuit in 1997.
Cyprus
Cyprus
Country/Territory
Cyprus
Debut
1973
Participations
30
Years competed
1973–197419811983–19871992–20122024
National title
Miss Universe Cyprus
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 10
Demetra Eleftheriou(2002)
First placed
2002
Demetra Eleftheriou(Top 10)
Last placed
2002
Demetra Eleftheriou(Top 10)
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Country/Territory
Czech Republic
Debut
1993
Participations
32
Years competed
19931995–present
National title
Miss Universe Czechia
Placements
6
Best placement
Top 10
Pavlina Barbuková(1993)
Kateřina Smrzová(2003)
Iveta Lutovská(2009)
First placed
1993
Pavlina Barbuková(Top 10)
Last placed
2010
Jitka Válková(Top 15)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Country/Territory
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Debut
1968
Participations
10
Years competed
1968–19721984–19862024–present
National title
Miss Universe DR Congo
Placements
2
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Benita Mureka(1985)
First placed
1985
Benita Mureka(2nd runner-up)
Last placed
1986
Likobe Dobala(Top 10)
Notes
Competes as DR Congo in the pageant.Competed as Zaire from 1972 to 1986.Won Miss Congeniality in 1972.
Denmark
Denmark
Country/Territory
Denmark
Debut
1952
Participations
56
Years competed
1952–19531958–19611963–19701972–19731975–19901992–199620002004–20082010–20132015–20162018–20212023-present
National title
Miss Denmark
Placements
9
Best placement
Winner
Victoria Kjær Theilvig(2024)
First placed
1953
Jytte Olsen(Top 15)
Last placed
2024
Victoria Kjær Theilvig(Winner)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1981, 2018
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Country/Territory
Dominican Republic
Debut
1956
Participations
63
Years competed
19561962–19641967–present
National title
Miss Dominican Republic
Placements
13
Best placement
Winner
Amelia Vega(2003)
First placed
1977
Blanca Sardiñas(Top 12)
Last placed
2024
Celinee Santos(Top 30)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 2003Won Miss Congeniality in 1962, 2020.
Ecuador
Ecuador
Country/Territory
Ecuador
Debut
1955
Participations
68
Years competed
1955–19661968–19721975–present
National title
Miss Universe Ecuador
Placements
4
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Constanza Báez(2013)
First placed
1981
Lucía Vinueza(Top 12)
Last placed
2024
Mara Topić(Top 30)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1992.
Egypt
Egypt
Country/Territory
Egypt
Debut
1987
Participations
30
Years competed
1987–199019921994–201120142017–20192023–present
National title
Miss Universe Egypt
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 30
Logina Salah2024
First placed
2024
Logina Salah(Top 30)
Last placed
2024
Logina Salah(Top 30)
Notes
Co-Won Miss Congeniality in 2017.
El Salvador
El Salvador
Country/Territory
El Salvador
Debut
1954
Participations
53
Years competed
1954–19551972–19791982–20152017–present
National title
Miss El Salvador
Placements
5
Best placement
1st runner-up
Maribel Arrieta(1955)
First placed
1955
Maribel Arrieta(1st runner-up)
Last placed
2023
Isabella García-Manzo(Top 10)
Notes
Won Miss Followed by Media in 1985Won Miss Congeniality in 1955, 2008.
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Country/Territory
Equatorial Guinea
Debut
2019
Participations
6
Years competed
20192021–present
National title
Miss Equatorial Guinea
Placements
0
Eritrea
Eritrea
Country/Territory
Eritrea
Debut
2024
Participations
1
Years competed
2024
National title
Miss Eritrea
Placements
0
Estonia
Estonia
Country/Territory
Estonia
Debut
1993
Participations
21
Years competed
1993–20042006–20092011–20132024–present
National title
Miss Universe Estonia
Placements
2
Best placement
Top 10
Kristiina Heinmets(1997)
Evelyn Mikomägi(2000)
First placed
1997
Kristina Heinmets(Top 10)
Last placed
2000
Evelyn Mikomägi(Top 10)
Fiji
Fiji
Country/Territory
Fiji
Debut
1979
Participations
3
Years competed
197919812024
National title
Miss Fiji
Placements
0
Finland
Finland
Country/Territory
Finland
Debut
1952
Participations
70
Years competed
1952–19551960–present
National title
Miss Finland
Placements
19
Best placement
Winner
Armi Kuusela(1952)
Anne Marie Pohtamo(1975)
First placed
1952
Armi Kuusela(Winner)
Last placed
2024
Matilda Wirtavuori(Top 30)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1974Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969.
France
France
Country/Territory
France
Debut
1952
Participations
74
Years competed
1952–present
National title
Miss France
Placements
23
Best placement
Winner
Christiane Martel(1953)
Iris Mittenaere(2016)
First placed
1953
Christiane Martel(Winner)
Last placed
2024
Indira Ampiot (Top 30)
Georgia
Georgia
Country/Territory
Georgia
Debut
2004
Participations
15
Years competed
2004–20122014–2019
National title
Miss Georgia
Germany
Germany
Country/Territory
Germany
Debut
1952
Participations
72
Years competed
1952–20192021–2024
National title
Miss Universe Germany
Placements
21
Best placement
Winner
Marlene Schmidt(1961)
First placed
1952
Renate Hoy(4th runner-up)
Last placed
2002
Natascha Börger(Top 10)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1956, 1957.
Ghana
Ghana
Country/Territory
Ghana
Debut
1991
Participations
24
Years competed
1991199319961998–2002200420062008–20152017–20182020–20222025–present
National title
Miss Universe Ghana
Placements
2
Best placement
Top 10
Akuba Cudjoe(1999)
First placed
1999
Akuba Cudjoe(Top 10)
Last placed
2017
Ruth Quarshie(Top 16)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1993, 2006.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Country/Territory
Gibraltar
Debut
1981
Participations
9
Years competed
19811983–19861988–19902024
National title
Miss Universe Gibraltar
Placements
0
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1984.Competed in Miss Universe United Kingdom from 2005 to 2006.Competed in Miss Universe Great Britain 2019.
Great Britain
Great Britain
Country/Territory
Great Britain
Debut
1952
Participations
30
Years competed
19521991–19961998–20002005–20062008–present
National title
Miss Universe Great Britain
Placements
5
Best placement
Top 10
Amy Willerton(2013)
First placed
2013
Amy Willerton(Top 10)
Last placed
2021
Emma Collingridge(Top 16)
Notes
Competed as Great Britain in 1952as England from 1955 to 1962 and then again from 1964 to 1990as Scotland from 1961 to 1986 and then again from 1988 to 1990and as Wales from 1961 to 1990competed together again as United Kingdom in 1991as Great Britain from 1992 to 2000as United Kingdom for the second time in 2005 and 2006shortened to UK in 2008and once again as Great Britain from 2009.
Greece
Greece
Country/Territory
Greece
Debut
1952
Participations
69
Years competed
1952–19871989–201520182021–present
National title
Star GS Hellas
Placements
18
Best placement
Winner
Corinna Tsopei(1964)
First placed
1952
Ntaizy Mavraki(2nd runner-up)
Last placed
2005
Evangelia Aravani(Top 15)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1967Won Miss Congeniality in 1954, 1961.
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Country/Territory
Guadeloupe
Debut
1977
Participations
8
Years competed
19771980–19842024–present
National title
Miss Universe Guadeloupe
Placements
0
Guatemala
Guatemala
Country/Territory
Guatemala
Debut
1955
Participations
54
Years competed
1955–195919611975–19761978–20182021–present
National title
Miss Guatemala
Placements
3
Best placement
Top 10
Ilma Urrutia(1984)
Jessica Scheel(2010)
First placed
1955
María del Rosario Molina(Top 15)
Last placed
2010
Jessica Scheel(Top 10)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1975Won Miss Congeniality in 2012.
Guinea
Guinea
Country/Territory
Guinea
Debut
2024
Participations
2
Years competed
2024–present
National title
Miss Universe Guinea
Placements
0
Guyana
Guyana
Country/Territory
Guyana
Debut
1956
Participations
25
Years competed
19561963–196619992002–20072009–20172023–present
National title
Miss Universe Guyana
Placements
0
Notes
Competed as British Guiana until 1966.
Haiti
Haiti
Country/Territory
Haiti
Debut
1962
Participations
21
Years competed
1962196819751977198519892010–20222025–present
National title
Miss Haiti
Placements
4
Best placement
1st runner-up
Gerthie David(1975)
Raquel Pélissier(2016)
First placed
1962
Evelyn Miot(Top 15)
Last placed
2022
Mideline Phelizor(Top 16)
Honduras
Honduras
Country/Territory
Honduras
Debut
1954
Participations
54
Years competed
1954–19551967–19741976–19901992–19941996–20022007–present
National title
Miss Honduras
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 15
Pastora Pagán(1955)
First placed
1955
Pastora Pagán(Top 15)
Last placed
1955
Pastora Pagán(Top 15)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1987.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Country/Territory
Hong Kong
Debut
1952
Participations
40
Years competed
19521954196019621964–19651967–19701972–19911993–20002024–present
National title
Miss Universe Hong Kong
Placements
6
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Virginia Lee(1954)
First placed
1952
Judy Dan(3rd runner-up)
Last placed
1988
Pauline Yeung(4th runner-up)
Notes
Was under British colonial rule until 1997.Hong Kong has competed in Miss Universe China between 2002 and 2023.
Hungary
Hungary
Country/Territory
Hungary
Debut
1992
Participations
30
Years competed
1992–2016201820212023–present
National title
Miss Universe Hungary
Placements
4
Best placement
Top 10
Ágnes Konkoly(2012)
First placed
2006
Adrienn Bende(Top 20)
Last placed
2018
Enikő Kecskès(Top 20)
Iceland
Iceland
Country/Territory
Iceland
Debut
1956
Participations
51
Years competed
1956–19571959–19721974–19861988–1997200620092016–present
National title
Miss Iceland
Placements
6
Best placement
1st runner-up
Anna Geirsdóttir(1962)
First placed
1959
Sigríður Þorvaldsdóttir(Top 15)
Last placed
2019
Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir(Top 10)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality and Miss Unity (Miss Amity) in 1974.
India
India
Country/Territory
India
Debut
1952
Participations
62
Years competed
19521964–19871989–present
National title
Miss Universe India
Placements
28
Best placement
Winner
Sushmita Sen(1994)
Lara Dutta(2000)
Harnaaz Sandhu(2021)
First placed
1966
Yasmin Daji(3rd runner-up)
Last placed
2024
Rhea Singha(Top 30)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1978, 1980, 1984Won Best in Swimsuit in 2000.
Indonesia
Indonesia
Country/Territory
Indonesia
Debut
1974
Participations
29
Years competed
1974–197719801982–19831995–19962005–20202022–present
National title
Miss Universe Indonesia
Placements
8
Best placement
Top 10
Frederika Alexis Cull(2019)
First placed
2005
Artika Sari Devi(Top 15)
Last placed
2020
Ayu Maulida(Top 21)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 2007, 2014Won Popular Vote in 2009;Won Miss Photogenic in 2017;Won Miss Phoenix Smile in 2016;Won Miss Clairol Herbal Essences in 1995.
Iran
Iran
Country/Territory
Iran
Debut
2024
Participations
1
Years competed
2024
National title
Miss Universe Persia
Placements
0
Notes
Competes as Persia in the pageant.
Iraq
Iraq
Country/Territory
Iraq
Debut
1972
Participations
3
Years competed
197220172025-present
National title
Miss Iraq
Placements
0
Ireland
Ireland
Country/Territory
Ireland
Debut
1961
Participations
61
Years competed
1961–20062008–20122014–20152017–20212023–present
National title
Miss Universe Ireland
Placements
10
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Marlene McKeown(1963)
Roberta Brown(1983)
First placed
1963
Marlene McKeown(2nd runner-up)
Last placed
2018
Grainne Gallanagh(Top 20)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1963, 1991.
Israel
Israel
Country/Territory
Israel
Debut
1952
Participations
71
Years competed
19521954–20212024–present
National title
Miss Universe Israel
Placements
20
Best placement
Winner
Rina Messinger(1976)
First placed
1956
Sara Tal(Top 16)
Last placed
2005
Elena Ralph(Top 10)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1963, 1966.
Italy
Italy
Country/Territory
Italy
Debut
1952
Participations
72
Years competed
1952–19911993–20052007–present
National title
Miss Universo Italia
Placements
16
Best placement
1st runner-up
Daniela Bianchi(1960)
Roberta Capua(1987)
First placed
1953
Rita Stazzi(Top 16)
Last placed
2014
Valentina Bonariva(Top 15)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1960, 1964, 1986Won Miss Congeniality in 2004.
Jamaica
Jamaica
Country/Territory
Jamaica
Debut
1961
Participations
53
Years competed
19611963–19661968–19751986–present
National title
Miss Jamaica Universe
Placements
10
Best placement
1st runner-up
Yendi Phillipps(2010)
First placed
1989
Sandra Foster(Top 10)
Last placed
2023
Jordanne Levy(Top 20)
Japan
Japan
Country/Territory
Japan
Debut
1952
Participations
72
Years competed
1952–19951998–present
National title
Miss Universe Japan
Placements
21
Best placement
Winner
Akiko Kojima(1959)
Riyo Mori(2007)
First placed
1953
Kinuko Ito(2nd runner-up)
Last placed
2024
Kaya Chakrabortty(Top 30)
Notes
Won Best National Costume in 2006, 2017Won Miss Congeniality in 1958, 1968, 1979.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Country/Territory
Kazakhstan
Debut
2006
Participations
16
Years competed
2006–20082010–20112013–20142016–20212023–present
National title
Miss Kazakhstan
Placements
0
Kenya
Kenya
Country/Territory
Kenya
Debut
1987
Participations
12
Years competed
19871992199520022004–2005201420162018–201920212024
National title
Miss Universe Kenya
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 6
Mary Esther Were(2016)
First placed
2016
Mary Esther Were(Top 6)
Last placed
2016
Mary Esther Were(Top 6)
Kosovo
Kosovo
Country/Territory
Kosovo
Debut
2008
Participations
15
Years competed
2008–20122014–20162018–20232025–present
National title
Miss Universe Kosovo
Placements
4
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Marigona Dragusha(2009)
First placed
2008
Zana Krasniqi(Top 10)
Last placed
2012
Diana Avdiu(Top 16)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 2012.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Country/Territory
Kyrgyzstan
Debut
2018
Participations
4
Years competed
201820222024–present
National title
Miss Kyrgyzstan
Placements
0
Latina
Latina
Country/Territory
Latina
Debut
2025
Participations
1
Years competed
2025-present
National title
Miss Universe Latina
Laos
Laos
Country/Territory
Laos
Debut
2017
Participations
9
Years competed
2017–present
National title
Miss Universe Laos
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 16
Payengxa Lor (2022)
First placed
2022
Payengxa Lor (Top 16)
Last placed
2022
Payengxa Lor (Top 16)
Notes
Won Best National Costume in 2018.
Latvia
Latvia
Country/Territory
Latvia
Debut
2005
Participations
5
Years competed
2005–20062023–present
National title
Miss Universe Latvia
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 10
Ieva Kokoreviča(2005)
First placed
2005
Ieva Kokoreviča(Top 10)
Last placed
2005
Ieva Kokoreviča(Top 10)
Lebanon
Lebanon
Country/Territory
Lebanon
Debut
1955
Participations
45
Years competed
19551960–1962196619681970–19711973–19751977–19781983–19881991–19931996–20012004–20072009–20152017–20182022–present
National title
Miss Lebanon
Placements
3
Best placement
Winner
Georgina Rizk(1971)
First placed
1962
Nouhad El Cabbabe(Top 15)
Last placed
1973
Marcèlle Herro(Top 12)
Macau
Macau
Country/Territory
Macau
Debut
2024
Participations
2
Years competed
2024-present
National title
Miss Universe Macau
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 30
Cassandra Chiu2024
First placed
2024
Cassandra Chiu(Top 30)
Last placed
2024
Cassandra Chiu(Top 30)
Malaysia
Malaysia
Country/Territory
Malaysia
Debut
1962
Participations
62
Years competed
19621964–20202022–present
National title
Miss Universe Malaysia
Placements
2
Best placement
Top 15
Josephine Lena Wong (1970)
First placed
1970
Josephine Lena Wong(Top 15)
Last placed
2024
Sandra Lim(Top 30)
Notes
Competed as Malaya in 1962
Maldives
Maldives
Country/Territory
Maldives
Debut
2024
Participations
1
Years competed
2024
National title
Miss Universe Maldives
Placements
0
Malta
Malta
Country/Territory
Malta
Debut
1968
Participations
44
Years competed
1968–20012016–present
National title
Miss Malta Universe
Placements
0
Notes
Competed as Republic of Malta from 1989 to 1994
Martinique
Martinique
Country/Territory
Martinique
Debut
1957
Participations
7
Years competed
19571981–19842024–present
National title
Miss Universe Martinique
Placements
0
Mauritius
Mauritius
Country/Territory
Mauritius
Debut
1975
Participations
38
Years competed
1975–197719791989–19951997–20002002–20032005–present
National title
Miss Estrella Mauritius
Placements
0
Mayotte
Mayotte
Country/Territory
Mayotte
Debut
2025
Participations
1
Years competed
2025-present
National title
Miss Universe Mayotte
Placements
0
Mexico
Mexico
Country/Territory
Mexico
Debut
1952
Participations
68
Years competed
1952–195919651967–present
National title
Miss Universe México
Placements
22
Best placement
Winner
Lupita Jones(1991)
Ximena Navarrete(2010)
Andrea Meza(2020)
First placed
1952
Olga Llorens(Top 10)
Last placed
2024
María Fernanda Beltrán(2nd runner-up)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1971, 2000Won Best Style in 1998, 2000Won Best in Swimsuit in 2008Won Best Figure in 2008Won Miss Clairol Herbal Essences 1998, 2000.
Moldova
Moldova
Country/Territory
Moldova
Debut
2024
Participations
2
Years competed
2024–present
National title
Miss Universe Moldova
Placements
0
Mongolia
Mongolia
Country/Territory
Mongolia
Debut
2018
Participations
4
Years competed
2018–20192023–2024
National title
Miss Universe Mongolia
Placements
0
Montenegro
Montenegro
Country/Territory
Montenegro
Debut
2007
Participations
7
Years competed
2007–20092011–201220152024
National title
Miss Montenegro
Placements
0
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 2011.
Myanmar
Myanmar
Country/Territory
Myanmar
Debut
1959
Participations
15
Years competed
1959–19612013–20202022–present
National title
Miss Universe Myanmar
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 21
Thuzar Wint Lwin(2020)
First placed
2020
Thuzar Wint Lwin(Top 21)
Last placed
2020
Thuzar Wint Lwin(Top 21)
Notes
Competed as Burma until 1961.Won miss Congeniality in 1960Won Best in National Costume in 2016 and 2020
Namibia
Namibia
Country/Territory
Namibia
Debut
1981
Participations
32
Years competed
1981–19841991–20002002–20032005–200620092012–20132016–20192021–present
National title
Miss Namibia
Placements
3
Best placement
Winner
Michelle McLean (1992)
First placed
1992
Michelle McLean(Winner)
Last placed
2023
Jameela Uiras(Top 20)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1994.South West Africa/Namibia wasn't allowed to compete in 1985due to the fact that it was a mandate of South Africa.Namibia returned in 1991 when it was gained independence from South Africaand renamed Republic of Namibia.
Nepal
Nepal
Country/Territory
Nepal
Debut
2017
Participations
9
Years competed
2017–present
National title
Miss Universe Nepal
Placements
2
Best placement
Top 10
Manita Devkota (2018)
First placed
2018
Manita Devkota (Top 10)
Last placed
2023
Jane Dipika Garrett (Top 20)
Netherlands
Netherlands
Country/Territory
Netherlands
Debut
1956
Participations
65
Years competed
19561958–199619982000–20052008–present
National title
Miss Universe Netherlands
Placements
13
Best placement
Winner
Angela Visser(1989)
First placed
1958
Corine Rottschäfer(Top 16)
Last placed
2014
Yasmin Verheijen(3rd runner-up)
Notes
Competed as Holland until 1990.Won Best in National Costume in 1964Won Miss Photogenic in 1958, 1985
New Zealand
New Zealand
Country/Territory
New Zealand
Debut
1954
Participations
57
Years competed
195419601962–19891992–200120032006–20192024–present
National title
Miss Universe New Zealand
Placements
5
Best placement
Winner
Lorraine Downes(1983)
First placed
1962
Leslie Nichols(Top 15)
Last placed
1992
Lisa de Montalk(Top 10)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1969, 1980, 2015
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Country/Territory
Nicaragua
Debut
1955
Participations
43
Years competed
195519631968–19711973–19781991–199319951998–19992001–present
National title
Miss Universe Nicaragua
Placements
6
Best placement
Winner
Sheynnis Palacios(2023)
First placed
1977
Beatriz Obregón(Top 12)
Last placed
2024
Geyssell García(Top 30)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 2013.
Nigeria
Nigeria
Country/Territory
Nigeria
Debut
1964
Participations
37
Years competed
19641987–19951998–20192021–present
National title
Miss Universe Nigeria
Placements
3
Best placement
1st runner-up
Chidimma Adetshina(2024)
First placed
2001
Agbani Darego(Top 10)
Last placed
2024
Chidimma Adetshina(1st runner-up)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1995, 2014Won Best National Costume in 2021.
North Macedonia
North Macedonia
Country/Territory
North Macedonia
Debut
2024
Participations
2
Years competed
2024-present
National title
Miss Universe North Macedonia
Placements
0
Norway
Norway
Country/Territory
Norway
Debut
1952
Participations
65
Years competed
1952–19551958–19731976–199619982000–20102012–20212023–present
National title
Miss Norway
Placements
17
Best placement
Winner
Mona Grudt(1990)
First placed
1953
Synnøve Gulbrandsen(Top 16)
Last placed
2005
Helene Tråsavik(Top 15)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1993.
Pakistan
Pakistan
Country/Territory
Pakistan
Debut
2023
Participations
3
Years competed
2023–present
National title
Miss Universe Pakistan
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 20
Erica Robin2023
First placed
2023
Erica Robin(Top 20)
Last placed
2023
Erica Robin(Top 20)
Palestine
Palestine
Country/Territory
Palestine
Debut
2025
Participations
1
Years competed
2025-present
National title
Miss Palestine
Panama
Panama
Country/Territory
Panama
Debut
1952
Participations
58
Years competed
1952–19541964–19671970–19711973–19871991–20232025–present
National title
Señorita Panamá
Placements
10
Best placement
1st runner-up(Winner)
Justine Pasek(2002)(replaced dethroned winner)
First placed
1953
Emita Arosemena(Top 16)
Last placed
2021
Brenda Smith(Top 16)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1986, 2004, 2009, 2011Co-won Miss Congeniality in 2017.
Paraguay
Paraguay
Country/Territory
Paraguay
Debut
1957
Participations
63
Years competed
1957–19581960–196719701972–20012004–present
National title
Reinas del Paraguay
Placements
5
Best placement
1st runner-up
Nadia Ferreira(2021)
First placed
1964
Miriam Riart(Top 15)
Last placed
2021
Nadia Ferreira(1st runner-up)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1992.
Peru
Peru
Country/Territory
Peru
Debut
1952
Participations
71
Years competed
1952–19541956–19721975–present
National title
Miss Peru
Placements
23
Best placement
Winner
Gladys Zender(1957)
First placed
1953
Mary Ann Sarmiento(Top 16)
Last placed
2024
Tatiana Calmell(Top 12)
Notes
Won Most Beautiful Hair in 1995Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969Won Best National Costume in 1972, 1976, 1982Won Miss Congeniality in 1971.
Philippines
Philippines
Country/Territory
Philippines
Debut
1952
Participations
70
Years competed
1952–19571962–present
National title
Miss Universe Philippines
Placements
28
Best placement
Winner
Gloria Diaz(1969)
Margie Moran(1973)
Pia Wurtzbach(2015)
Catriona Gray(2018)
First placed
1954
Blesilda Ocampo(Top 16)
Last placed
2024
Chelsea Manalo(Top 30)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1994, 2019, 2023Won Miss Photogenic in 1971, 1973, 1996, 1997, 2005, 2006, 2007Won Best Style in 1999, 2005Won Won Best in Online Votes in 2013Won Most Beautiful Hair in 1994Won Miss Clairol Herbal Essence Award in 1999Won Miss Phoenix Award in 2016Gold winner of Voice for Change 2023Silver finalist of the Voice for Change 2023Won Spirit of Carnival Award 2023
Poland
Poland
Country/Territory
Poland
Debut
1958
Participations
42
Years competed
1958–19591984–19861989–present
National title
Miss Polski
Placements
6
Best placement
3rd runner-up
Brygida Bziukiewicz(1986)
Joanna Gapińska(1989)
First placed
1958
Alicja Bobrowska(4th runner-up)
Last placed
2018
Magdalena Swat(Top 20)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 2013Won Won Miss Congeniality in 2019
Portugal
Portugal
Country/Territory
Portugal
Debut
1960
Participations
43
Years competed
1960196219651970–197419791981–19901992–200220112014–present
National title
Miss Portugal
Placements
4
Best placement
Top 10
Laura Gonçalves(2011)
First placed
2011
Laura Gonçalves(Top 10)
Last placed
2023
Marina Machete(Top 20)
Notes
Fanvote Winner in 2011Won Miss Congeniality in 1999.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Country/Territory
Puerto Rico
Debut
1952
Participations
71
Years competed
1952–19571961–present
National title
Miss Universe Puerto Rico
Placements
27
Best placement
Winner
Marisol Malaret(1970)
Deborah Carthy-Deu(1985)
Dayanara Torres(1993)
Denise Quiñones(2001)
Zuleyka Rivera(2006)
First placed
1970
Marisol Malaret(Winner)
Last placed
2024
Jennifer Colón(Top 12)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2014Won Miss Congeniality in 1957Won Best in Swimsuit in 2001.
Romania
Romania
Country/Territory
Romania
Debut
1991
Participations
20
Years competed
1991–19982009–20132016–20172019–20212024–present
National title
Miss Universe Romania
Placements
0
Russia
Russia
Country/Territory
Russia
Debut
1994
Participations
31
Years competed
1994–20182020–present
National title
Miss Russia
Placements
9
Best placement
Winner
(dethroned/resigned)
Oxana Fedorova(2002)
First placed
1996
Ilmira Shamsutdinova(Top 6)
Last placed
2024
Valentina Alekseeva(Top 12)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1996Won Best in Swimsuit in 2002.Miss Russia 2002 was the original winner of Miss Universe 2002,but was later dethroned for failure to fulfill her duties as Miss Universe.She stated she voluntarily resigned the title.
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Country/Territory
Saint Lucia
Debut
1977
Participations
13
Years competed
19772006–20072011–201220142017–20192022–present
National title
Miss Saint Lucia Universe
Placements
0
Samoa
Samoa
Country/Territory
Samoa
Debut
1981
Participations
7
Years competed
1981–19862024
National title
Miss Universe Samoa
Placements
0
Notes
Competed as Western Samoa until 1986.
Senegal
Senegal
Country/Territory
Senegal
Debut
1974
Participations
5
Years competed
1974198519872024–present
National title
Miss Senegal
Placements
0
Serbia
Serbia
Country/Territory
Serbia
Debut
2007
Participations
11
Years competed
2007–20152024–present
National title
Miss Serbia
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 30
Ivana Trišić2024
First placed
2024
Ivana Trišić(Top 30)
Last placed
2024
Ivana Trišić(Top 30)
Singapore
Singapore
Country/Territory
Singapore
Debut
1954
Participations
63
Years competed
1954195819621966–present
National title
Miss Singapore Universe
Placements
3
Best placement
Top 10
Marion Nicole Teo(1987)
First placed
1983
Kathie Lee Lee Beng(Top 12)
Last placed
2021
Nandita Banna(Top 16)
Slovakia
Slovakia
Country/Territory
Slovakia
Debut
1994
Participations
32
Years competed
1994–present
National title
Miss Universe Slovakia
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 6
Silvia Lakatošová(1994)
First placed
1994
Silvia Lakatošová(Top 6)
Last placed
1994
Silvia Lakatošová(Top 6)
Notes
Competed as Slovak Republic from 1994 until 2022.Won Miss Photogenic in 1998.
Slovenia
Slovenia
Country/Territory
Slovenia
Debut
2001
Participations
16
Years competed
2001–20112013–20142016–20172025–present
National title
Miss Universe Slovenia
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 15
Tjaša Kokalj(2007)
First placed
2007
Tjaša Kokalj(Top 15)
Last placed
2007
Tjaša Kokalj(Top 15)
Somalia
Somalia
Country/Territory
Somalia
Debut
2024
Participations
1
Years competed
2024
National title
Miss Universe Somalia
Placements
0
South Africa
South Africa
Country/Territory
South Africa
Debut
1952
Participations
50
Years competed
1952–19531960–19681975–19791981–19841995–20232025-present
National title
Miss South Africa
Placements
27
Best placement
Winner
Margaret Gardiner(1978)
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters(2017)
Zozibini Tunzi(2019)
First placed
1952
Catherine Higgins(Top 10)
Last placed
2023
Bryoni Govender(Top 20)
Notes
South Africa was not allowed to participate between 1985 and 1994because of apartheid.
South Korea
South Korea
Country/Territory
South Korea
Debut
1954
Participations
71
Years competed
1954–19551957–present
National title
Miss Queen Korea
Placements
8
Best placement
1st runner-up
Jang Yoon-jeong(1988)
First placed
1959
Oh Hyun-ju(Top 15)
Last placed
2007
Lee Hanee(3rd runner-up)
Notes
Competes as Korea in the pageant.Won Best in National Costume in 1974, 1977, 1983, 2001Won Most Popular Girl in Parade in 1959Won Miss Congeniality in 2016.
Spain
Spain
Country/Territory
Spain
Debut
1960
Participations
66
Years competed
1960–present
National title
Miss Universe Spain
Placements
20
Best placement
Winner
Amparo Muñoz(1974)
First placed
1960
María Teresa del Río(4th runner-up)
Last placed
2023
Athenea Pérez(Top 10)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1973, 1995Won Miss Congeniality in 1966Won Miss Photogenic in 1984, 1993, 2000Won Best in Swimsuit in 1999.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Debut
1955
Participations
48
Years competed
195519571961–19661968–19701973–19831985–19962005–200620082010–20142016–20182024–present
National title
Miss Universe Sri Lanka
Placements
2
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Maureen Hingert(1955)
First placed
1955
Maureen Hingert(2nd runner-up)
Last placed
2017
Christina Peiris(Top 16)
Notes
Competed as Ceylon until 1973. Won Miss Congeniality in 2018.
Suriname
Suriname
Country/Territory
Suriname
Debut
1958
Participations
24
Years competed
195819601963–196419661969–19741976–197919821989–199319992024–present
National title
Miss Suriname
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 15
Gertrud Gummels(1958)
First placed
1958
Gertrud Gummels(Top 15)
Last placed
1958
Gertrud Gummels(Top 15)
Notes
Competed as Surinam until 1982.
Sweden
Sweden
Country/Territory
Sweden
Debut
1952
Participations
67
Years competed
1952–200420062009–201920212025-present
National title
Miss Universe Sweden
Placements
29
Best placement
Winner
Hillevi Rombin(1955)
Margareta Arvidsson(1966)
Yvonne Ryding(1984)
First placed
1952
Anne Marie Thistler(Top 10)
Last placed
2009
Renate Cerljen(Top 15)
Notes
Miss Photogenic in 1966, 1995, 2011.Sweden dropped out from the Miss Universe for the first time in 2005 after arguments about the swimsuit competition.
Switzerland
Switzerland
Country/Territory
Switzerland
Debut
1953
Participations
60
Years competed
19531960–19841986–19901992–2014201620182022–present
National title
Miss Universe Switzerland
Placements
12
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Lauriane Gilliéron(2006)
First placed
1960
Elaine Maurath(Top 15)
Last placed
2013
Dominique Rinderknecht(Top 16)
Notes
Won Miss Photogenic in 1983.
Tanzania
Tanzania
Country/Territory
Tanzania
Debut
2007
Participations
14
Years competed
2007–201720192024–present
National title
Miss Universe Tanzania
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 10
Flaviana Matata(2007)
First placed
2007
Flaviana Matata(Top 10)
Last placed
2007
Flaviana Matata(Top 10)
Thailand
Thailand
Country/Territory
Thailand
Debut
1954
Participations
61
Years competed
195419591965–19661968–19691971–present
National title
Miss Universe Thailand
Placements
15
Best placement
Winner
Apasra Hongsakula(1965)
Porntip Nakhirunkanok(1988)
First placed
1965
Apasra Hongsakula(Winner)
Last placed
2024
Suchata Chuangsri(3rd runner-up)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1969, 1988, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2015Won Miss Photogenic in 1990, 2009, 2010Won Miss Congeniality in 1959Won Fanvote Winner in 2016
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Debut
1963
Participations
48
Years competed
1963–1964196619711973–19911993–200620082010–201420172022–present
National title
Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago
Placements
9
Best placement
Winner
Janelle Commissiong(1977)
Wendy Fitzwilliam(1998)
First placed
1977
Janelle Commissiong(Winner)
Last placed
2022
Tya Jané Ramey(Top 16)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1998, 1999Won Miss Photogenic in 1977Won Miss Congeniality in 1975, 1976, 1978, 2024.Competed as Trinidad in 1963 and 1964.
Turkey
Turkey
Country/Territory
Turkey
Debut
1952
Participations
64
Years competed
1952–19531956–195719591961–19761978–19841986–19992001–20062008–20192021–20222024–present
National title
Miss Universe Turkiye
Placements
3
Best placement
Top 10
Jülide Ateş(1990)
First placed
1953
Ayten Akyol(Top 16)
Last placed
2012
Çağıl Özge Özkul(Top 16)
Notes
Competes as Türkiye in the pageant since 2022.Won Miss Congeniality in 1998.
Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands
Country/Territory
Turks and Caicos Islands
Debut
1980
Participations
31
Years competed
1980–19971999–20012004–200820112013–20142024–present
National title
Miss Universe Turks and Caicos
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 10
Carmelita Ariza(1987)
First placed
1987
Carmelita Ariza(Top 10)
Last placed
1987
Carmelita Ariza(Top 10)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1989 and 1992. Initially competed as Turks and Caicos Islands, BW (British West Indies),shortened to Turks and Caicos since 1983.Competed in Miss Universe United Kingdom from 2005 to 2006.
Ukraine
Ukraine
Country/Territory
Ukraine
Debut
1995
Participations
31
Years competed
1995–present
National title
Miss Ukraine Universe
Placements
6
Best placement
1st runner-up
Olesya Stefanko(2011)
First placed
2006
Inna Tsymbalyuk(Top 20)
Last placed
2014
Diana Harkusha(2nd-runner-up)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 2022.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Debut
2024
Participations
2
Years competed
2024–present
National title
Miss Universe United Arab Emirates
Placements
0
United States
United States
Country/Territory
United States
Debut
1952
Participations
73
Years competed
1952–19561958–present
National title
Miss USA
Placements
67
Best placement
Winner
Miriam Stevenson(1954)
Carol Morris(1956)
Linda Bement(1960)
Sylvia Hitchcock(1967)
Shawn Weatherly(1980)
Chelsi Smith(1995)
Brook Lee(1997)
Olivia Culpo (2012)
R'Bonney Gabriel(2022)
First placed
1952
Jackie Loughery(Top 10)
Last placed
2023
Noelia Voigt(Top 20)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1965Won Best in Swimsuit in 1995Won Miss Photogenic in 1961, 1975Won Most Popular Girl in Parade in 1953, 1956.In 1957 Mary Leona Gage was disqualified to discover that she was the mother of two children.Competed as United States of America until 1966,shortened to U.S.A. from 1967 to 1981,then the dots were removed, remaining USA written on the sash from 1982.
United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands
Country/Territory
United States Virgin Islands
Debut
1961
Participations
44
Years competed
1961–19621967–19681971–19891991–199319951997–19992001–20022005–20072010–20112016–20192024–present
National title
Miss US Virgin Islands
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 12
Cherrie Creque(1971)
First placed
1971
Cherrie Creque(Top 12)
Last placed
1971
Cherrie Creque(Top 12)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1991, 2002, 2005.Competed as Virgin Islands until 1978.Now competes as US Virgin Islands.
Uruguay
Uruguay
Country/Territory
Uruguay
Debut
1952
Participations
70
Years competed
1952–19651967–20022004–20122014–202020222024–present
National title
Miss Uruguay
Placements
6
Best placement
4th runner-up
Andrea López(1985)
First placed
1952
Gladys Fajardo(Top 10)
Last placed
1985
Andrea López(4th runner-up)
Notes
Won Best in National Costume in 1979.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Country/Territory
Uzbekistan
Debut
2024
Participations
1
Years competed
2024
National title
Miss Universe Uzbekistan
Placements
0
Venezuela
Venezuela
Country/Territory
Venezuela
Debut
1952
Participations
72
Years competed
1952–19531955–19581960–present
National title
Miss Venezuela
Placements
48
Best placement
Winner
Maritza Sayalero(1979)
Irene Sáez(1981)
Bárbara Palacios(1986)
Alicia Machado(1996)
Dayana Mendoza(2008)
Stefanía Fernández(2009)
Gabriela Isler(2013)
First placed
1955
Susana Duijm(Top 15)
Last placed
2024
Ileana Márquez(4th runner-up)
Notes
Best in Swimsuit in 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998Won Miss Photogenic in 1994Won Best Style Finesse 1996Won Miss Clairol Herbal Essences 1993Won Flawless of the Universe in 2016Won Miss Phoenix Elegant in 2016
Vietnam
Vietnam
Country/Territory
Vietnam
Debut
2004
Participations
18
Years competed
2004–20052008–20092011–20132015–present
National title
Miss Universe Vietnam
Placements
6
Best placement
Top 5
H'Hen Niê (2018)
First placed
2008
Nguyễn Thùy Lâm(Top 15)
Last placed
2024
Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên(Top 30)
Notes
Fanvote Winner in 2020 and 2021.
Zambia
Zambia
Country/Territory
Zambia
Debut
1995
Participations
11
Years competed
199519992005–20072009–20102017–20182024–present
National title
Miss Universe Zambia
Placements
0
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Country/Territory
Zimbabwe
Debut
1994
Participations
11
Years competed
19941996–19982000–20012023–present
National title
Miss Universe Zimbabwe
Placements
2
Best placement
Top 10
Corinne Crewe(2000)
First placed
2000
Corinne Crewe(Top 10)
Last placed
2024
Sakhile Dube(Top 30)
| Country/Territory | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Albania | 2002 | 22 | 2002–20032005–20122014–present | Miss Universe Albania | 4 | Top 10 Anisa Kospiri(2002) Angela Martini(2010) | 2002 Anisa Kospiri(Top 10) | 2019 Cindy Marina(Top 20) | Won Miss Photogenic in 2016. |
| Angola | 1998 | 26 | 1998–20192022–present | Miss Angola Universo | 4 | Winner Leila Lopes(2011) | 2003 Ana José Sebastião(Top 15) | 2011 Leila Lopes(Winner) | Won Miss Congeniality in 2015. |
| Argentina | 1954 | 67 | 1954–19641966–19941996–200120032006–present | Miss Argentina | 17 | Winner Norma Nolan(1962) | 1954 Ivana Kislinger(Top 16) | 2024 Magalí Benejam(Top 12) | Won Best in Swimsuit in 1970. |
| Armenia | 2018 | 7 | 2018–20222024–present | Miss Universe Armenia | 0 | ||||
| Aruba | 1964 | 58 | 1964–198419861989–19901992–present | Miss Aruba | 4 | 1st runner-up Taryn Mansell(1996) | 1974 Maureen Vieira(4th runner-up) | 2024 Anouk Eman(Top 30) | Won Miss Congeniality in 2000Won Miss Press in 1978. |
| Australia | 1952 | 62 | 1952–195419581964–19651968–19901992–20002002–present | Miss Universe Australia | 22 | Winner Kerry Anne Wells(1972) Jennifer Hawkins(2004) | 1953 Maxine Morgan(4th runner-up) | 2023 Moraya Wilson(2nd runner-up) | Won Miss Congeniality in 1996, 1997, 2010Won Miss Photogenic in 1989Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969, 1993Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1958. |
| Austria | 1953 | 43 | 195319571959–19901992–1993199920042013–2017 | Miss Austria | 7 | 1st runner-up Eva Maria Düringer(1977) | 1953 Lore Felger(Top 16) | 1977 Eva Maria Düringer(1st runner-up) | Won Miss Photogenic in 1965. |
| Azerbaijan | 2013 | 1 | 2013 | Miss Universe Azerbaijan | 0 | ||||
| Bahamas | 1963 | 61 | 1963–19721974–19831985–present | Miss Universe Bahamas | 1 | Top 10 Chantel O'Brian(2021) | 2021 Chantel O'Brian(Top 10) | 2021 Chantel O'Brian(Top 10) | Competed as The Bahamas from 2021 until 2022.Won Miss Photogenic in 1982Won Miss Congeniality in 1981, 2001. |
| Bahrain | 2021 | 4 | 2021–2024 | Miss Universe Bahrain | 0 | ||||
| Bangladesh | 2019 | 3 | 20192024–present | Miss Universe Bangladesh | 0 | ||||
| Belarus | 2024 | 2 | 2024–present | Miss Universe Belarus | 0 | ||||
| Belgium | 1952 | 71 | 1952–19861988–19891991–19941996–present | Miss Belgium | 11 | 4th runner-up Dominique Van Eeckhoudt(1981) | 1955 Nicole De Meyer(Top 15) | 2018 Zoé Brunet(Top 20) | Won Miss Congeniality in 1952Won Miss Photogenic in 1972Won Most Beautiful Hair in 1994. |
| Belize | 1975 | 33 | 19751977–19871989–199119931995–20002003–2005200720162018–202020222024–present | Miss Universe Belize | 1 | Top 12 Sarita Acosta(1979) | 1979 Sarita Acosta(Top 12) | 1979 Sarita Acosta(Top 12) | |
| Bolivia | 1959 | 67 | 1959–present | Miss Bolivia | 4 | Top 6 Rosario Rico Toro(1990) | 1964 Olga del Carpio(Top 15) | 2024 Juliana Barrientos(Top 12) | Won Best in National Costume in 1959, 1970. |
| Bonaire | 1967 | 11 | 1967–196919781995–19992024–present | Miss Bonaire | 0 | ||||
| Botswana | 1999 | 10 | 1999–200120042010–20132024–present | Miss Universe Botswana | 1 | Winner Mpule Kwelagobe(1999) | 1999 Mpule Kwelagobe(Winner) | 1999 Mpule Kwelagobe(Winner) | |
| Brazil | 1954 | 71 | 1954–19891991–present | Miss Universe Brazil | 39 | Winner Iêda Maria Vargas(1963) Martha Vasconcellos(1968) | 1954 Martha Rocha(1st runner-up) | 2020 Julia Gama(1st runner-up) | Won Best in National Costume in 1967, 1981, 1987, 1989Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1954. |
| British Virgin Islands | 1977 | 41 | 19771979–20022010–present | Miss British Virgin Islands | 0 | ||||
| Bulgaria | 1991 | 31 | 1991–19982000–200720092012–present | Miss Universe Bulgaria | 0 | ||||
| Cambodia | 2017 | 9 | 2017–present | Miss Universe Cambodia | 1 | Top 30 Davin Prasath2024 | 2024 Davin Prasath(Top 30) | 2024 Davin Prasath(Top 30) | Gold winner of Voice for Change 2024 |
| Cameroon | 2020 | 5 | 2020–2024 | Miss Cameroon | 1 | Top 20 Issie Princesse2023 | 2023 Issie Princesse(Top 20) | 2023 Issie Princesse(Top 20) | |
| Canada | 1952 | 74 | 1952–present | Miss Universe Canada | 21 | Winner Karen Dianne Baldwin(1982) Natalie Glebova(2005) | 1953 Thelma Brewis(Top 16) | 2024 Ashley Callingbull(Top 12) | Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1957Won Miss Congeniality in 1977.Competed as Dominion of Canada from 1965 to 1972. |
| Cayman Islands | 1980 | 35 | 1980–19851989–19961999–200420062008–20092011–20122015–present | Miss Cayman Islands | 0 | Won Miss Congeniality in 1980, 1982. | |||
| Chile | 1952 | 62 | 19521954–195619581960–196119641966–19701972–20022004–20062011–present | Miss Universo Chile | 15 | Winner Cecilia Bolocco(1987) | 1954 Gloria Leguisos(Top 16) | 2024 Emilia Dides(Top 12) | Won Miss Popular Girl in Parade in 1952Won Miss Congeniality in 1973Won Miss Popular Vote in 2024. |
| China | 2002 | 23 | 2002–20222024–present | Miss Universe China | 5 | 2nd runner-up Zhuō Líng(2002) | 2002 Zhuō Líng(2nd runner-up) | 2024 Jia Qi(Top 30) | Won Miss Congeniality in 2007, 2009, 2013Won Best in National Costume in 2012. |
| Colombia | 1958 | 68 | 1958–present | Miss Universe Colombia | 39 | Winner Luz Marina Zuluaga(1958) Paulina Vega(2014) | 1958 Luz Marina Zuluaga(Winner) | 2023 Camila Avella(Top 5) | Won Best in National Costume in 1968, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1997, 2002Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969Won Miss Photogenic in 1975, 1987. |
| Costa Rica | 1954 | 70 | 1954–19571959–19601962–present | Miss Universe Costa Rica | 6 | Top 10 Nancy Soto(2004) Johanna Solano(2011) Natalia Carvajal(2018) Ivonne Cerdas(2020) | 1954 Marian Esquivel(Top 15) | 2020 Ivonne Cerdas(Top 10) | Won Miss Photogenic in 1978Won Miss Congeniality in 1956. |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 1986 | 3 | 19862024–present | Miss Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | ||||
| Croatia | 1997 | 29 | 1997–present | Miss Universe Croatia | 4 | Top 15 Sarah Ćosić(2009) | 2009 Sarah Ćosić(Top 15) | 2019 Mia Rkman(Top 20) | |
| Cuba | 1952 | 16 | 19521954–19631965–19672024–present | Miss Universe Cuba | 3 | 3rd runner-up María Rosa Gamio(1957) | 1956 Marcia Rodríguez(Top 15) | 2024 Marianela Ancheta(Top 30) | |
| Curaçao | 1963 | 58 | 1963–19781980–198719891991–19992001–20052007–present | Miss Curaçao | 8 | 1st runner-up Anne Marie Braafheid(1968) | 1968 Anne Marie Braafheid(1st runner-up) | 2022 Gabriëla Dos Santos(Top 5) | Won Miss Congeniality in 1966Won Best in Swimsuit in 1997. |
| Cyprus | 1973 | 30 | 1973–197419811983–19871992–20122024 | Miss Universe Cyprus | 1 | Top 10 Demetra Eleftheriou(2002) | 2002 Demetra Eleftheriou(Top 10) | 2002 Demetra Eleftheriou(Top 10) | |
| Czech Republic | 1993 | 32 | 19931995–present | Miss Universe Czechia | 6 | Top 10 Pavlina Barbuková(1993) Kateřina Smrzová(2003) Iveta Lutovská(2009) | 1993 Pavlina Barbuková(Top 10) | 2010 Jitka Válková(Top 15) | |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1968 | 10 | 1968–19721984–19862024–present | Miss Universe DR Congo | 2 | 2nd runner-up Benita Mureka(1985) | 1985 Benita Mureka(2nd runner-up) | 1986 Likobe Dobala(Top 10) | Competes as DR Congo in the pageant.Competed as Zaire from 1972 to 1986.Won Miss Congeniality in 1972. |
| Denmark | 1952 | 56 | 1952–19531958–19611963–19701972–19731975–19901992–199620002004–20082010–20132015–20162018–20212023-present | Miss Denmark | 9 | Winner Victoria Kjær Theilvig(2024) | 1953 Jytte Olsen(Top 15) | 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig(Winner) | Won Miss Photogenic in 1981, 2018 |
| Dominican Republic | 1956 | 63 | 19561962–19641967–present | Miss Dominican Republic | 13 | Winner Amelia Vega(2003) | 1977 Blanca Sardiñas(Top 12) | 2024 Celinee Santos(Top 30) | Won Best in National Costume in 2003Won Miss Congeniality in 1962, 2020. |
| Ecuador | 1955 | 68 | 1955–19661968–19721975–present | Miss Universe Ecuador | 4 | 2nd runner-up Constanza Báez(2013) | 1981 Lucía Vinueza(Top 12) | 2024 Mara Topić(Top 30) | Won Miss Photogenic in 1992. |
| Egypt | 1987 | 30 | 1987–199019921994–201120142017–20192023–present | Miss Universe Egypt | 1 | Top 30 Logina Salah2024 | 2024 Logina Salah(Top 30) | 2024 Logina Salah(Top 30) | Co-Won Miss Congeniality in 2017. |
| El Salvador | 1954 | 53 | 1954–19551972–19791982–20152017–present | Miss El Salvador | 5 | 1st runner-up Maribel Arrieta(1955) | 1955 Maribel Arrieta(1st runner-up) | 2023 Isabella García-Manzo(Top 10) | Won Miss Followed by Media in 1985Won Miss Congeniality in 1955, 2008. |
| Equatorial Guinea | 2019 | 6 | 20192021–present | Miss Equatorial Guinea | 0 | ||||
| Eritrea | 2024 | 1 | 2024 | Miss Eritrea | 0 | ||||
| Estonia | 1993 | 21 | 1993–20042006–20092011–20132024–present | Miss Universe Estonia | 2 | Top 10 Kristiina Heinmets(1997) Evelyn Mikomägi(2000) | 1997 Kristina Heinmets(Top 10) | 2000 Evelyn Mikomägi(Top 10) | |
| Fiji | 1979 | 3 | 197919812024 | Miss Fiji | 0 | ||||
| Finland | 1952 | 70 | 1952–19551960–present | Miss Finland | 19 | Winner Armi Kuusela(1952) Anne Marie Pohtamo(1975) | 1952 Armi Kuusela(Winner) | 2024 Matilda Wirtavuori(Top 30) | Won Miss Photogenic in 1974Won Best in Swimsuit in 1969. |
| France | 1952 | 74 | 1952–present | Miss France | 23 | Winner Christiane Martel(1953) Iris Mittenaere(2016) | 1953 Christiane Martel(Winner) | 2024 Indira Ampiot (Top 30) | |
| Georgia | 2004 | 15 | 2004–20122014–2019 | Miss Georgia | |||||
| Germany | 1952 | 72 | 1952–20192021–2024 | Miss Universe Germany | 21 | Winner Marlene Schmidt(1961) | 1952 Renate Hoy(4th runner-up) | 2002 Natascha Börger(Top 10) | Won Miss Photogenic in 1956, 1957. |
| Ghana | 1991 | 24 | 1991199319961998–2002200420062008–20152017–20182020–20222025–present | Miss Universe Ghana | 2 | Top 10 Akuba Cudjoe(1999) | 1999 Akuba Cudjoe(Top 10) | 2017 Ruth Quarshie(Top 16) | Won Miss Congeniality in 1993, 2006. |
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Albania
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Miss Universe Albania
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2006
Australia
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2004
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Brazil
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Miss Cambodia (2017–2018)
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Country/Territory
Poland
Former pageant(s)
Miss Polonia (1958–2018)
New pageant
Miss Polski
Franchise since
2019
Portugal
Portugal
Country/Territory
Portugal
Former pageant(s)
Miss Portugal (1960–2002) Miss Universo Portugal (2011, 2014–2017) Miss República Portuguesa (2018–2021)
New pageant
Miss Portugal
Franchise since
2022
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Country/Territory
Puerto Rico
Former pageant(s)
Miss Puerto Rico (1952–2008)
New pageant
Miss Universe Puerto Rico
Franchise since
2009
Romania
Romania
Country/Territory
Romania
Former pageant(s)
Miss Romania (1991–1998)
New pageant
Miss Universe Romania
Franchise since
2009
Russia
Russia
Country/Territory
Russia
Former pageant(s)
Miss Russia Universe (1994–1995; 2004–2006) Miss USSR (1996) Miss Russia (1997–2003)
New pageant
Miss Russia
Franchise since
2007
Slovakia
Slovakia
Country/Territory
Slovakia
Former pageant(s)
Miss České a Slovenské Republiky (1994)Miss Slovensko (1995–1998)Miss Slovenskej Republiky (1999–2022)
New pageant
Miss Universe Slovakia
Franchise since
2023
South Africa
South Africa
Country/Territory
South Africa
Former pageant(s)
Miss Golden Jubilee (1952–1953) Miss Hibiscus Queen (1960–1968) Miss Republic of South Africa (1975–1981) Miss South Africa (1982–1984) Miss Universe South Africa (1995–1997)
New pageant
Miss South Africa
Franchise since
1998
South Korea
South Korea
Country/Territory
South Korea
Former pageant(s)
Miss Korea (1954–2015)Miss Universe Korea (2016–2017)
New pageant
Miss Queen Korea
Franchise since
2018
Spain
Spain
Country/Territory
Spain
Former pageant(s)
Miss Spain (1960–2012) Be Miss Universe Spain (2013–2019)
New pageant
Nuestra Belleza España
Franchise since
2020
Sweden
Sweden
Country/Territory
Sweden
Former pageant(s)
Fröken Sverige (1952–2004) Nya Fröken Sverige (2006)
New pageant
Miss Universe Sweden
Franchise since
2009
Switzerland
Switzerland
Country/Territory
Switzerland
Former pageant(s)
Miss Switzerland (1953–2013)Miss Universe Switzerland (2014, 2016) Miss Switzerland (2018)
New pageant
Miss Universe Switzerland
Franchise since
2022
Thailand
Thailand
Country/Territory
Thailand
Former pageant(s)
Miss Thailand (1954, 1965–1973, 1984–1999)Miss Thailand Universe (1974–1983)
New pageant
Miss Universe Thailand
Franchise since
2000
Ukraine
Ukraine
Country/Territory
Ukraine
Former pageant(s)
Miss Ukraine (1995–2005)
New pageant
Miss Ukraine Universe
Franchise since
2006
United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands
Country/Territory
United States Virgin Islands
Former pageant(s)
Miss Virgin Islands (1961–1978)Miss US Virgin Islands (1979–2015)
New pageant
Miss Universe US Virgin Islands
Franchise since
2016
Vietnam
Vietnam
Country/Territory
Vietnam
Former pageant(s)
Người đẹp Hà Nội (2004) Hoa khôi Hà Nội/Miss Vietnam Universe (2005) Hoa hậu Hoàn vũ Việt Nam (2008–2022)
New pageant
Miss Universe Vietnam
Franchise since
2023
| Country/Territory | Former pageant(s) | New pageant | Franchise since |
| Albania | Miss Albania (2002–2005) | Miss Universe Albania | 2006 |
| Argentina | Miss Argentina (1952–2003) | Miss Universo Argentina | 2006 |
| Australia | Miss Australia (1952–2000) | Miss Universe Australia | 2004 |
| Bahamas | Miss Bahamas (1963–2001; 2010–2015)Miss Bahamas Universe (2002–2009)Miss Universe Bahamas (2016–2017) | Miss Bahamas Queen | 2018 |
| Brazil | Miss Brasil (1952–2011)Miss Brasil Universo (2012–2014)Miss Brasil Be Emotion (2015–2019)U Miss Brasil (2020) | Miss Universo Brasil | 2021 |
| Bulgaria | Miss Bulgaria (1991–2009)Miss Universe Bulgaria (2012–2014)Miss National Team Bulgaria (2015–2016) | Miss Bulgaria Universe | 2017 |
| Cambodia | Miss Cambodia (2017–2018) | Miss Universe Cambodia | 2019 |
| Canada | Miss Toronto (1952–1958)Miss Dominion of Canada (1959–1977)Miss Canada (1978–1992)Canadian Search for Miss Universe (1993–2002) | Miss Universe Canada | 2003 |
| Colombia | Señorita Colombia (1958–1980; 1983–2019)Reina de Reinas (1981–1982) | Miss Universe Colombia | 2020 |
| Czech Republic | Miss Československo (1993)Miss České republiky (1994–2004)Česká Miss (2005–2024) | Miss Universe Czechia | 2025 |
| Denmark | Frøken Danmark (1952–2013)Miss Universe Denmark (2013–2015)Face of Denmark (2015–2016)Miss Denmark (2018–2024) | Miss Universe Denmark | 2025 |
| Ecuador | Miss Ecuador (1955–1960, 1962, 1967–1969, 1971–1972, 1974–2023) | Miss Universe Ecuador | 2024 |
| Egypt | Miss Egypt (1987–2011, 2014) | Miss Universe Egypt | 2017 |
| El Salvador | Miss El Salvador (1954–2005)Nuestra Belleza El Salvador (2006–2016)Reinado de El Salvador (2017–2022) | Miss El Salvador | 2023 |
| Finland | Suomen Neito (1952–1955) | Miss Finland | 1960 |
| France | Miss Cinémonde (1953–1954; 1957; 1968–1969)Miss France (1963; 1965–1967; 1971–1985; 1987–2002)Miss France Outre-Mer (1986)Miss France Univers — Comité Miss France de Paris (2003) | Miss France | 2004 |
| Germany | Miss Germany (1952–1999)Miss Deutschland (2000–2007)Miss Universe Deutschland (2008)Miss Germany Universe (2009–2016) | Miss Universe Germany | 2017 |
| Ghana | Miss Ghana (1991–1998) | Miss Universe Ghana | 1999 |
| Great Britain | Holiday Princess of Great Britain (1952)Miss England (1955–1960)Miss England, Miss Scotland, & Miss Wales (1961–1990)Miss United Kingdom (1991)Miss British Isles (1992)Miss Great Britain (1993–1999)Miss Great Britain Universe (2000)Miss United Kingdom Universe (2005–2008) | Miss Universe Great Britain | 2009 |
| Greece | Star Hellas (1952–2018) | Star GS Hellas | 2021 |
| Guyana | Miss British Guiana (1956–1965)Miss Guyana (1966–1999) | Miss Universe Guyana | 2002 |
| Haiti | Miss Haiti (1960–1989)Miss Haiti Univers (2010–2015) | Miss Haiti | 2016 |
| Honduras | Miss Honduras (1954–1955) Señorita Honduras (1967–2002) | Miss Honduras Universe | 2007 |
| Iceland | Ungfrú Ísland (1956–2009)Miss Universe Iceland (2016–2022) | Ungfrú Ísland | 2023 |
| India | Femina Miss India (1952–2009)I Am She (2010–2012)Miss Diva (2013–2024) | Miss Universe India | 2024 |
| Indonesia | Ratu Pariwisata Indonesia (1974)Ratu Indonesia (1975–1977)Andy's Beauty Miss Indonesia (1980–1982)Puteri Indonesia (1995–2022) | Miss Universe Indonesia | 2023 |
| Ireland | Miss Ireland (1961–2001) | Miss Universe Ireland | 2002 |
| Israel | Miss Israel (1952–2021) | Miss Universe Israel | 2024 |
| Italy | Miss Italia (1952–1999)The Miss for Miss Universe (2000–2004) | Miss Universo Italia | 2005 |
| Japan | Miss Japan (1952–1997) | Miss Universe Japan | 1998 |
| Kenya | Miss Kenya (1987–2002) | Miss Universe Kenya | 2004 |
| Lithuania | Miss Lithuania (2012–2014) | Miss Universe Lithuania | 2019 |
| Malta | Miss Malta (1968–2001) | Miss Universe Malta | 2016 |
| Mauritius | Miss Mauritius (1975–2015) | Miss Maurice | 2016 |
| Mexico | Señorita México (1952–1993)Nuestra Belleza México (1994–2016)Mexicana Universal (2017–2023) | Miss Universe Mexico | 2024 |
| Myanmar | Miss Burma (1959–1962) | Miss Universe Myanmar | 2013 |
| Nepal | Miss Nepal (2017–2019) | Miss Universe Nepal | 2020 |
| Netherlands | Miss Holland (1956–1990)Miss Universe Nederland (1991–2008)Miss Nederland (2009–2023) | Miss Universe Netherlands | 2024 |
| New Zealand | Miss New Zealand (1954–2003) | Miss Universe New Zealand | 2006 |
| Nicaragua | Miss Nicaragua (1955–2023) | Miss Universe Nicaragua | 2024 |
| Nigeria | Miss Nigeria (1964) Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (1987–2022) | Miss Universe Nigeria | 2023 |
| Norway | Frøken Norge (1952–2010) | Miss Norway | 2012 |
| Panama | Miss Panamá (1952–1954, 1964–1967, 1970–1971, 1973–1987) Señorita Panamá (1990–2010) Miss Panamá (2011–2015) Señorita Panamá (2016–2021) Miss Universe Panama (2022–2023) | Señorita Panamá | 2024 |
| Paraguay | Miss Paraguay (1957–2001) | Nuestra Belleza Paraguay | 2004 |
| Philippines | Miss Philippines (1952–1963) Binibining Pilipinas (1964–2019) | Miss Universe Philippines | 2020 |
| Poland | Miss Polonia (1958–2018) | Miss Polski | 2019 |
| Portugal | Miss Portugal (1960–2002) Miss Universo Portugal (2011, 2014–2017) Miss República Portuguesa (2018–2021) | Miss Portugal | 2022 |
| Puerto Rico | Miss Puerto Rico (1952–2008) | Miss Universe Puerto Rico | 2009 |
| Romania | Miss Romania (1991–1998) | Miss Universe Romania | 2009 |
· Inactive entrants › Former entities
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
Country
Czechoslovakia
Debut
1970
Participations
4
Years competed
19701990–1992
National title
1970: Dívka Roku Československa1990–1992: Miss Československo
Placements
2
Best placement
Top 15/10
Kristina Hanazalová (1970)
Jana Hronková (1990)
First placed
1970
Kristina Hanazalová(Top 15)
Last placed
1990
Jana Hronková(Top 10)
Notes
Split into Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in 1993.Both joined the pageant in 1993 and 1994 respectively.
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
Country
Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
Debut
1977
Participations
3
Years competed
197719791981
National title
Miss St. Kitts & Nevis
Notes
Competed as the island territory of Saint Kitts. Split into Saint Kitts and Nevis and Anguilla in 1979, Saint Kitts and Nevis later got independence in 1983.Both Anguilla and St. Kitts & Nevis have yet to join the pageant.
Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro
Country
Serbia and Montenegro
Debut
2003
Participations
4
Years competed
2003–2006
National title
2003: Miss Yugoslavia2004–2006: Miss Serbia and Montenegro
Placements
1
Best placement
3rd runner-up
Sanja Papić (2003)
First placed
2003
Sanja Papić(3rd runner-up)
Last placed
2003
Sanja Papić(3rd runner-up)
Notes
In June 2006, split into Montenegro and Serbia after declaring their independence from each otherand joined the pageant independently a year later. Kosovo, a disputed territory by Serbia, joined in 2008.
Southern Rhodesia
Southern Rhodesia
Country
Southern Rhodesia
Debut
1961
Participations
1
Years competed
1961
National title
Miss Rhodesia
Notes
Part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland which consisted of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland.The federation was later split into Rhodesia (later renamed Zimbabwe), Zambia, and Malawi in 1964.Zambia and Zimbabwe both joined the pageant in both 1995 & 1994 respectively.Malawi still has yet to join.
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
Country
Soviet Union
Debut
1990
Participations
2
Years competed
1990–1991
National title
Miss USSR
Placements
1
Best placement
2nd runner-up
Yulia Lemigova (1991)
First placed
1991
Yulia Lemigova(2nd runner-up)
Last placed
1991
Yulia Lemigova(2nd runner-up)
Notes
After the break-up competed as Commonwealth of Independent States (1992) and 13 former member states joined the pageant: Estonia (1993); Russia (1994); Ukraine (1995); Georgia (2004); Latvia (2005); Kazakhstan (2006); Lithuania (2012); Azerbaijan (2013); Armenia and Kyrgyzstan (2018); Belarus, Moldova, and Uzbekistan (2024). Tajikistan and Turkmenistan have yet to join.
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Country
Yugoslavia
Debut
1968
Participations
15
Years competed
1968–19701974–19771984–198519911998–2002
National title
Miss Yugoslavia
Placements
3
Best placement
Top 15/10
Daliborka Stojšić (1968)
Nataša Kosir (1969)
Natasha Pavlovich (1991)
First placed
1968
Daliborka Stojšić (Top 15)
Last placed
1991
Natasha Pavlovich(Top 10)
Notes
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was dissolved in April 1992.Former member states Croatia, North Macedonia, and Slovenia joined the pageant in 1997, 2024, and 2001, respectively.The new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia competed until 2002, when it was renamed Serbia & Montenegro.Bosnia & Herzegovina has yet to join.
| Country | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Czechoslovakia | 1970 | 4 | 19701990–1992 | 1970: Dívka Roku Československa1990–1992: Miss Československo | 2 | Top 15/10 Kristina Hanazalová (1970) Jana Hronková (1990) | 1970 Kristina Hanazalová(Top 15) | 1990 Jana Hronková(Top 10) | Split into Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in 1993.Both joined the pageant in 1993 and 1994 respectively. |
| Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla | 1977 | 3 | 197719791981 | Miss St. Kitts & Nevis | Competed as the island territory of Saint Kitts. Split into Saint Kitts and Nevis and Anguilla in 1979, Saint Kitts and Nevis later got independence in 1983.Both Anguilla and St. Kitts & Nevis have yet to join the pageant. | ||||
| Serbia and Montenegro | 2003 | 4 | 2003–2006 | 2003: Miss Yugoslavia2004–2006: Miss Serbia and Montenegro | 1 | 3rd runner-up Sanja Papić (2003) | 2003 Sanja Papić(3rd runner-up) | 2003 Sanja Papić(3rd runner-up) | In June 2006, split into Montenegro and Serbia after declaring their independence from each otherand joined the pageant independently a year later. Kosovo, a disputed territory by Serbia, joined in 2008. |
| Southern Rhodesia | 1961 | 1 | 1961 | Miss Rhodesia | Part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland which consisted of Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland.The federation was later split into Rhodesia (later renamed Zimbabwe), Zambia, and Malawi in 1964.Zambia and Zimbabwe both joined the pageant in both 1995 & 1994 respectively.Malawi still has yet to join. | ||||
| Soviet Union | 1990 | 2 | 1990–1991 | Miss USSR | 1 | 2nd runner-up Yulia Lemigova (1991) | 1991 Yulia Lemigova(2nd runner-up) | 1991 Yulia Lemigova(2nd runner-up) | After the break-up competed as Commonwealth of Independent States (1992) and 13 former member states joined the pageant: Estonia (1993); Russia (1994); Ukraine (1995); Georgia (2004); Latvia (2005); Kazakhstan (2006); Lithuania (2012); Azerbaijan (2013); Armenia and Kyrgyzstan (2018); Belarus, Moldova, and Uzbekistan (2024). Tajikistan and Turkmenistan have yet to join. |
| Yugoslavia | 1968 | 15 | 1968–19701974–19771984–198519911998–2002 | Miss Yugoslavia | 3 | Top 15/10 Daliborka Stojšić (1968) Nataša Kosir (1969) Natasha Pavlovich (1991) | 1968 Daliborka Stojšić (Top 15) | 1991 Natasha Pavlovich(Top 10) | Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was dissolved in April 1992.Former member states Croatia, North Macedonia, and Slovenia joined the pageant in 1997, 2024, and 2001, respectively.The new Federal Republic of Yugoslavia competed until 2002, when it was renamed Serbia & Montenegro.Bosnia & Herzegovina has yet to join. |
· Inactive entrants › Geographical region
Micronesia
Micronesia
Region
Micronesia
Debut
1975
Participations
1
Years competed
1975
National title
Miss Micronesia
Notes
Geographical region in the Pacific Ocean consisting many archipelagos.The delegate in that year was from the Northern Mariana Islands.After the territory's status referendum in 1975, Northern Mariana Islands began competing as the territory itself individually the following year.
West Indies
West Indies
Region
West Indies
Debut
1954
Participations
3
Years competed
1954–19551958
National title
Miss British West Indies
Notes
Competed as individual islands since 1962 when the West Indies Federation collapsed and many British colonies in the Caribbean Sea had been gained independence from the United Kingdom.In 1954, the delegate was from Jamaica. In 1955 and 1958, the delegates were from the island of Trinidad.Jamaica joined the pageant in 1961 and Trinidad (later renamed Trinidad & Tobago) joined in 1963.
| Region | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Micronesia | 1975 | 1 | 1975 | Miss Micronesia | Geographical region in the Pacific Ocean consisting many archipelagos.The delegate in that year was from the Northern Mariana Islands.After the territory's status referendum in 1975, Northern Mariana Islands began competing as the territory itself individually the following year. | ||||
| West Indies | 1954 | 3 | 1954–19551958 | Miss British West Indies | Competed as individual islands since 1962 when the West Indies Federation collapsed and many British colonies in the Caribbean Sea had been gained independence from the United Kingdom.In 1954, the delegate was from Jamaica. In 1955 and 1958, the delegates were from the island of Trinidad.Jamaica joined the pageant in 1961 and Trinidad (later renamed Trinidad & Tobago) joined in 1963. |
· Inactive entrants › Regional organization
CIS
CIS
Organization
CIS
Debut
1992
Participations
1
Years competed
1992
National title
Miss Commonwealth CountriesMiss Stran Sodruzhestva[citation needed]
Notes
Regional organization composed of former Soviet Republics (except Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) during the breakup of the Soviet Union.The former Soviet Republics, now independent countries, started to competed individually the following year onward.
| Organization | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| CIS | 1992 | 1 | 1992 | Miss Commonwealth CountriesMiss Stran Sodruzhestva[citation needed] | Regional organization composed of former Soviet Republics (except Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) during the breakup of the Soviet Union.The former Soviet Republics, now independent countries, started to competed individually the following year onward. |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
Greenland
Greenland
Constituent country
Greenland
Debut
1987
Participations
4
Years competed
1987–1990
National title
Miss Greenland
| Constituent country | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Greenland | 1987 | 4 | 1987–1990 | Miss Greenland |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
French Guiana
French Guiana
Overseas Department
French Guiana
Debut
1977
Participations
3
Years competed
19771983–1984
National title
Miss Guyane(Miss French Guiana)
Notes
Now competes in Miss France.
Réunion
Réunion
Overseas Department
Réunion
Debut
1977
Participations
10
Years competed
1977–1986
National title
Miss Réunion
Overseas Collectivity
Overseas Collectivity
Overseas Department
Overseas Collectivity
Debut
Debut
Participations
Participations
Years competed
Years competed
National title
National title
Placements
Placements
Best placement
Best placement
First placed
First placed
Last placed
Last placed
Notes
Notes
French Polynesia
French Polynesia
Overseas Department
French Polynesia
Debut
1962
Participations
7
Years competed
19621977–19811985
National title
Miss Tahiti
Placements
2
Best placement
Top 12
Thilda Raina Fuller(1980)
Tatiana Teraiamano(1981)
First placed
1980
Thilda Raina Fuller(Top 12)
Last placed
1981
Tatiana Teraiamano(Top 12)
Notes
Now competes in Miss France.Competed as Tahiti in the pageant.
New Caledonia
New Caledonia
Overseas Department
New Caledonia
Debut
1982
Participations
1
Years competed
1982
National title
Miss Nouvelle-Calédonie(Miss New Caledonia)
Notes
Sui Generis (special) collectivity of France.Now competes at Miss France.
| Overseas Department | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| French Guiana | 1977 | 3 | 19771983–1984 | Miss Guyane(Miss French Guiana) | Now competes in Miss France. | ||||
| Réunion | 1977 | 10 | 1977–1986 | Miss Réunion | |||||
| Overseas Collectivity | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| French Polynesia | 1962 | 7 | 19621977–19811985 | Miss Tahiti | 2 | Top 12 Thilda Raina Fuller(1980) Tatiana Teraiamano(1981) | 1980 Thilda Raina Fuller(Top 12) | 1981 Tatiana Teraiamano(Top 12) | Now competes in Miss France.Competed as Tahiti in the pageant. |
| New Caledonia | 1982 | 1 | 1982 | Miss Nouvelle-Calédonie(Miss New Caledonia) | Sui Generis (special) collectivity of France.Now competes at Miss France. |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
Okinawa
Okinawa
Prefecture
Okinawa
Debut
1963
Participations
6
Years competed
1963–1968
National title
Miss Okinawa
Notes
Under US administration from 1945 until 1972, now part of Japan.Competing at Miss Japan (now Miss Universe Japan) since 1972.
| Prefecture | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Okinawa | 1963 | 6 | 1963–1968 | Miss Okinawa | Under US administration from 1945 until 1972, now part of Japan.Competing at Miss Japan (now Miss Universe Japan) since 1972. |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten
Constituent country
Sint Maarten
Debut
1976
Participations
6
Years competed
1976–19771980198220002006
National title
Miss Sint Maarten
Notes
Competed as Saint Martin in 2000 and 2006.
| Constituent country | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Sint Maarten | 1976 | 6 | 1976–19771980198220002006 | Miss Sint Maarten | Competed as Saint Martin in 2000 and 2006. |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
Cook Islands
Cook Islands
Free Associated State
Cook Islands
Debut
1983
Years competed
1983–19861991–19921994–19961999
National Title
Miss Cook Islands
Entrants
10
| Free Associated State | Debut | Years competed | National Title | Entrants | Best placement | Last placed | Notes |
| Cook Islands | 1983 | 1983–19861991–19921994–19961999 | Miss Cook Islands | 10 |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
Bophuthatswana
Bophuthatswana
Bantustan
Bophuthatswana
Debut
1979
Participations
1
Years competed
1979
National title
Miss Republic of South Africa
Notes
Internationally unrecognized "independent" Bantustans established by South African apartheid;reintegrated into South Africa in 1994.
Transkei
Transkei
Bantustan
Transkei
Debut
1979
Participations
4
Years competed
19791981–1983
| Bantustan | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Bophuthatswana | 1979 | 1 | 1979 | Miss Republic of South Africa | Internationally unrecognized "independent" Bantustans established by South African apartheid;reintegrated into South Africa in 1994. | ||||
| Transkei | 1979 | 4 | 19791981–1983 |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
England
England
Constituent country
England
Debut
1955
Participations
34
Years competed
1955–19621964–1990
National title
Miss England
Placements
19
Best placement
1st runner-up
Brenda Blackler(1964)
First placed
1955
"Margaret Rowe(Top 15)"
Last placed
1983
Karen Moore(4th runner-up)
Notes
Now compete at Miss Universe Great Britain.
Scotland
Scotland
Constituent country
Scotland
Debut
1961
Participations
29
Years competed
1961–19861988–1990
National title
Miss Scotland
Placements
5
Best placement
1st runner-up
Linda Gallagher(1980)
First placed
1961
Susan Jones(Top 15)
Last placed
1980
Linda Gallagher(1st runner-up)
Wales
Wales
Constituent country
Wales
Debut
1961
Participations
30
Years competed
1961–1990
National title
Miss Wales
Placements
5
Best placement
1st runner-up
Rosemarie Frankland(1961)
Helen Morgan(1974)
First placed
1961
Rosemarie Frankland(1st runner-up)
Last placed
1979
Janet Beverly Hobson(Top 12)
Overseas Territory
Overseas Territory
Constituent country
Overseas Territory
Debut
Debut
Participations
Participations
Years competed
Years competed
National title
National title
Placements
Placements
Best placement
Best placement
First placed
First placed
Last placed
Last placed
Notes
Notes
Bermuda
Bermuda
Constituent country
Bermuda
Debut
1965
Participations
27
Years competed
1965–19851988–19921997
National title
Miss Bermuda
Placements
1
Best placement
1st runner-up
Gina Swainson(1979)
First placed
1979
Gina Swainson(1st runner-up)
Last placed
1979
Gina Swainson(1st runner-up)
Notes
Competed in Miss Universe United Kingdom from 2005-2006.
| Constituent country | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| England | 1955 | 34 | 1955–19621964–1990 | Miss England | 19 | 1st runner-up Brenda Blackler(1964) | 1955 "Margaret Rowe(Top 15)" | 1983 Karen Moore(4th runner-up) | Now compete at Miss Universe Great Britain. |
| Scotland | 1961 | 29 | 1961–19861988–1990 | Miss Scotland | 5 | 1st runner-up Linda Gallagher(1980) | 1961 Susan Jones(Top 15) | 1980 Linda Gallagher(1st runner-up) | |
| Wales | 1961 | 30 | 1961–1990 | Miss Wales | 5 | 1st runner-up Rosemarie Frankland(1961) Helen Morgan(1974) | 1961 Rosemarie Frankland(1st runner-up) | 1979 Janet Beverly Hobson(Top 12) | |
| Overseas Territory | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Bermuda | 1965 | 27 | 1965–19851988–19921997 | Miss Bermuda | 1 | 1st runner-up Gina Swainson(1979) | 1979 Gina Swainson(1st runner-up) | 1979 Gina Swainson(1st runner-up) | Competed in Miss Universe United Kingdom from 2005-2006. |
· Inactive entrants › Territories
Alaska
Alaska
State
Alaska
Debut
1952
Participations
7
Years competed
1952–1958
National title
Miss Alaska Universe
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 15
Martha Lehmann(1957)
First placed
1957
Martha Lehmann(Top 15)
Last placed
1957
Martha Lehmann(Top 15)
Notes
Competing at the Miss USA pageant since 1959.
Hawaii
Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Debut
1952
Participations
5
Years competed
1952–19531957–1959
National title
Miss Hawaii Universe
Placements
2
Best placement
1st runner-up
Elza Kananionapua Edsman (1952)
First placed
1952
Elza Kananionapua Edsman(1st runner-up)
Last placed
1958
Geri Hoo(2nd runner-up)
Notes
Competing at the Miss USA pageant since 1960.
Unincorporated Territory
Unincorporated Territory
State
Unincorporated Territory
Debut
Debut
Participations
Participations
Years competed
Years competed
National title
National title
Placements
Placements
Best placement
Best placement
First placed
First placed
Last placed
Last placed
Notes
Notes
American Samoa
American Samoa
State
American Samoa
Debut
1975
Participations
4
Years competed
1975–1978
National title
Miss American Samoa
Notes
Competed as Samoa in the pageant.
Guam
Guam
State
Guam
Debut
1966
Participations
44
Years competed
1966–1995199820002008–20142016–2019
National title
Miss Guam
Placements
2
Best placement
1st runner-up
Patty Chong Kerkos(1982)
First placed
1970
Hilary Best(Top 15)
Last placed
1982
Patty Chong Kerkos(1st runner-up)
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1970, 1985, 1986, 1988Won Miss Press in 1982.
Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
State
Northern Mariana Islands
Debut
1976
Participations
27
Years competed
1976–19992001–20022006
National title
Miss Marianas
Notes
Competed as Northern Marianas in the pageant.
| State | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Alaska | 1952 | 7 | 1952–1958 | Miss Alaska Universe | 1 | Top 15 Martha Lehmann(1957) | 1957 Martha Lehmann(Top 15) | 1957 Martha Lehmann(Top 15) | Competing at the Miss USA pageant since 1959. |
| Hawaii | 1952 | 5 | 1952–19531957–1959 | Miss Hawaii Universe | 2 | 1st runner-up Elza Kananionapua Edsman (1952) | 1952 Elza Kananionapua Edsman(1st runner-up) | 1958 Geri Hoo(2nd runner-up) | Competing at the Miss USA pageant since 1960. |
| Unincorporated Territory | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| American Samoa | 1975 | 4 | 1975–1978 | Miss American Samoa | Competed as Samoa in the pageant. | ||||
| Guam | 1966 | 44 | 1966–1995199820002008–20142016–2019 | Miss Guam | 2 | 1st runner-up Patty Chong Kerkos(1982) | 1970 Hilary Best(Top 15) | 1982 Patty Chong Kerkos(1st runner-up) | Won Miss Congeniality in 1970, 1985, 1986, 1988Won Miss Press in 1982. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1976 | 27 | 1976–19992001–20022006 | Miss Marianas | Competed as Northern Marianas in the pageant. |
· Inactive entrants › Others
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda
Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Debut
1977
Participations
10
Years competed
197719792001–2008
National title
Miss Antigua & Barbuda
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 2003.Competed as Antigua until 1979.
Barbados
Barbados
Country/Territory
Barbados
Debut
1976
Participations
18
Years competed
1976–19791984–198719992003–200520072016–2020
National title
Miss Universe Barbados
Placements
0
Bhutan
Bhutan
Country/Territory
Bhutan
Debut
2022
Participations
1
Years competed
2022
National title
Miss Bhutan
Placements
0
Republic of China / Taiwan / Chinese Taipei
Republic of China / Taiwan / Chinese Taipei
Country/Territory
Republic of China / Taiwan / Chinese Taipei
Debut
1961
Participations
18
Years competed
1961–196219641988–19921994–20012003–2004
National title
Miss Chinese Taipei
Placements
3
Best placement
3rd runner-up
Helen Liu(1962)
First placed
1961
Wang Li-Ling(Top 15)
Last placed
1964
Lana Yi Yu(4th runner-up)
Notes
Competed as Republic of China until 1991, China / Taiwan in 1992, Taiwan (R.O.C.) from 1994 to 1999, Chinese Taipei between 2000 and 2004.
Dahomey
Dahomey
Country/Territory
Dahomey
Debut
1962
Participations
1
Years competed
1962
National title
Miss Bénin
Notes
Currently known as Benin.
Dominica
Dominica
Country/Territory
Dominica
Debut
1985
Participations
1
Years competed
1985
National title
Miss Dominica
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Country/Territory
Ethiopia
Debut
2004
Participations
9
Years competed
2004–200620092012–20142017
National title
Miss Universe Ethiopia
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 20
Dina Fekadu(2006)
First placed
2006
Dina Fekadu(Top 20)
Last placed
2006
Dina Fekadu(Top 20)
Gabon
Gabon
Country/Territory
Gabon
Debut
2012
Participations
4
Years competed
2012–2015
National title
Miss Gabon
Gambia
Gambia
Country/Territory
Gambia
Debut
1983
Participations
4
Years competed
1983–1986
National title
Miss Gambia
Placements
0
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1983.
Grenada
Grenada
Country/Territory
Grenada
Debut
1964
Participations
1
Years competed
1964
National title
Miss Grenada World
Jordan
Jordan
Country/Territory
Jordan
Debut
1960
Participations
1
Years competed
1960
National title
Miss Jordan
Notes
Contest banned due to uproar among citizens.
Lesotho
Lesotho
Country/Territory
Lesotho
Debut
1978
Participations
1
Years competed
1978
National title
Face of Lesotho
Liberia
Liberia
Country/Territory
Liberia
Debut
1974
Participations
4
Years competed
1974–1977
National title
Miss Liberia
Lithuania
Lithuania
Country/Territory
Lithuania
Debut
2012
Participations
4
Years competed
2012–20142019
National title
Miss Lithuania
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Country/Territory
Luxembourg
Debut
1959
Participations
27
Years competed
1959–19761984–19861988–19891991–1994
National title
Miss Luxembourg
Madagascar
Madagascar
Country/Territory
Madagascar
Debut
1961
Participations
1
Years competed
1961
National title
Miss Madagascar
Morocco
Morocco
Country/Territory
Morocco
Debut
1957
Participations
9
Years competed
19571960–19631966197519782021
National title
Miss Maroc
Placements
1
Best placement
Top 15
Jacqueline Bonilla(1957)
First placed
1957
Jacqueline Bonilla(Top 15)
Last placed
1957
Jacqueline Bonilla(Top 15)
New Hebrides
New Hebrides
Country/Territory
New Hebrides
Debut
1978
Participations
1
Years competed
1978
National title
Miss Vanuatu
Notes
Currently known as Vanuatu.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Debut
1976
Participations
10
Years competed
1976–19801982–1986
National title
Miss Papua New Guinea
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Country/Territory
Sierra Leone
Debut
2016
Participations
2
Years competed
20162019
National title
Face of Sierra Leone
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Country/Territory
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Debut
1964
Participations
8
Years competed
19641978–19791989–199120042006
National title
Miss St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Notes
Competed as Saint Vincent until 1979.
Seychelles
Seychelles
Country/Territory
Seychelles
Debut
1995
Participations
2
Years competed
19952022
National title
Miss Seychelles
Swaziland
Swaziland
Country/Territory
Swaziland
Debut
1993
Participations
2
Years competed
1993–1994
National title
Miss Swaziland
Notes
Currently known as Eswatini.
Tunisia
Tunisia
Country/Territory
Tunisia
Debut
1960
Participations
7
Years competed
19601964–19651968–1971
National title
Miss Tunisie
Notes
Won Miss Congeniality in 1969.
| Country/Territory | Debut | Participations | Years competed | National title | Placements | Best placement | First placed | Last placed | Notes |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1977 | 10 | 197719792001–2008 | Miss Antigua & Barbuda | Won Miss Congeniality in 2003.Competed as Antigua until 1979. | ||||
| Barbados | 1976 | 18 | 1976–19791984–198719992003–200520072016–2020 | Miss Universe Barbados | 0 | ||||
| Bhutan | 2022 | 1 | 2022 | Miss Bhutan | 0 | ||||
| Republic of China / Taiwan / Chinese Taipei | 1961 | 18 | 1961–196219641988–19921994–20012003–2004 | Miss Chinese Taipei | 3 | 3rd runner-up Helen Liu(1962) | 1961 Wang Li-Ling(Top 15) | 1964 Lana Yi Yu(4th runner-up) | Competed as Republic of China until 1991, China / Taiwan in 1992, Taiwan (R.O.C.) from 1994 to 1999, Chinese Taipei between 2000 and 2004. |
| Dahomey | 1962 | 1 | 1962 | Miss Bénin | Currently known as Benin. | ||||
| Dominica | 1985 | 1 | 1985 | Miss Dominica | |||||
| Ethiopia | 2004 | 9 | 2004–200620092012–20142017 | Miss Universe Ethiopia | 1 | Top 20 Dina Fekadu(2006) | 2006 Dina Fekadu(Top 20) | 2006 Dina Fekadu(Top 20) | |
| Gabon | 2012 | 4 | 2012–2015 | Miss Gabon | |||||
| Gambia | 1983 | 4 | 1983–1986 | Miss Gambia | 0 | Won Miss Congeniality in 1983. | |||
| Grenada | 1964 | 1 | 1964 | Miss Grenada World | |||||
| Jordan | 1960 | 1 | 1960 | Miss Jordan | Contest banned due to uproar among citizens. | ||||
| Lesotho | 1978 | 1 | 1978 | Face of Lesotho | |||||
| Liberia | 1974 | 4 | 1974–1977 | Miss Liberia | |||||
| Lithuania | 2012 | 4 | 2012–20142019 | Miss Lithuania | |||||
| Luxembourg | 1959 | 27 | 1959–19761984–19861988–19891991–1994 | Miss Luxembourg | |||||
| Madagascar | 1961 | 1 | 1961 | Miss Madagascar | |||||
| Morocco | 1957 | 9 | 19571960–19631966197519782021 | Miss Maroc | 1 | Top 15 Jacqueline Bonilla(1957) | 1957 Jacqueline Bonilla(Top 15) | 1957 Jacqueline Bonilla(Top 15) | |
| New Hebrides | 1978 | 1 | 1978 | Miss Vanuatu | Currently known as Vanuatu. | ||||
| Papua New Guinea | 1976 | 10 | 1976–19801982–1986 | Miss Papua New Guinea | |||||
| Sierra Leone | 2016 | 2 | 20162019 | Face of Sierra Leone | |||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1964 | 8 | 19641978–19791989–199120042006 | Miss St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Competed as Saint Vincent until 1979. | ||||
| Seychelles | 1995 | 2 | 19952022 | Miss Seychelles | |||||
| Swaziland | 1993 | 2 | 1993–1994 | Miss Swaziland | Currently known as Eswatini. | ||||
| Tunisia | 1960 | 7 | 19601964–19651968–1971 | Miss Tunisie | Won Miss Congeniality in 1969. |
· Unsuccessful participations
Albania
Albania
Country/Territory
Albania
Reason
Withdrew out of respect after Kosovo's delegate was refused entry into the host country.
Year
2013
Bahamas
Bahamas
Country/Territory
Bahamas
Reason
Pulled out of the pageant because of South Africa being allowed to send a representative and participate in the pageant despite being under apartheid.
Year
1984
Cyprus
Cyprus
Country/Territory
Cyprus
Reason
Disqualified after being discovered that she was actually a British citizen from London, England.
Year
1982
Egypt
Egypt
Country/Territory
Egypt
Reason
Due to the revolution in Egypt, authorities recalled the contestant back. Returned in 1987.
Year
1955
England
England
Country/Territory
England
Reason
Contestant was involved in an auto accident before the final night.
Year
1963
Gabon
Gabon
Country/Territory
Gabon
Reason
Pageant was postponed then later cancelled due to the political turmoil and unrest in the country that followed after the general elections.
Year
2016
Guam
Guam
Country/Territory
Guam
Reason
Disqualified after she disclosed that she was pregnant, which was against pageant rules.
Year
1999
Holland
Holland
Country/Territory
Holland
Reason
Won Miss Europe, already title-holder. Disqualified.
Year
1957
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Country/Territory
Hong Kong
Reason
Forced to withdraw. Contestant lied about her age.
Year
1981
Disqualified because the contestant was an American citizen.
Disqualified because the contestant was an American citizen.
Country/Territory
Disqualified because the contestant was an American citizen.
Reason
1992
Iceland
Iceland
Country/Territory
Iceland
Reason
Withdrew due to suffering from dehydration in the preliminary stage. Stayed until the pageant was over.
Year
2003
Indonesia
Indonesia
Country/Territory
Indonesia
Reason
No permission from the government. Returned in 2005.
Year
1997
Kosovo
Kosovo
Country/Territory
Kosovo
Reason
Denied entry. Host country does not recognize Kosovo as an independent state.
Year
2013
Latvia
Latvia
Country/Territory
Latvia
Reason
Tested positive for Covid-19 prior to arriving at the event.
Year
2022
Lebanon
Lebanon
Country/Territory
Lebanon
Reason
Withdrew as she refused to compete with Israel also participating.
Year
2002
Mayotte
Mayotte
Country/Territory
Mayotte
Reason
Disqualified as Mayotte also competes for Miss France
Year
2002
Mozambique
Mozambique
Country/Territory
Mozambique
Reason
Sponsor wouldn't allow contestant's mother to accompany her, disqualified.
Year
2001
Namibia
Namibia
Country/Territory
Namibia
Reason
Since the country was South African mandate, the contestant did not obtain visa to enter in South Korea.
Year
1980
Failed to participate since the country was the mandate of South Africa until late 1990.
Failed to participate since the country was the mandate of South Africa until late 1990.
Country/Territory
Failed to participate since the country was the mandate of South Africa until late 1990.
Reason
1985
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Country/Territory
Nicaragua
Reason
Sponsor TV station went bankrupt.
Year
1997
Norway
Norway
Country/Territory
Norway
Reason
Tested positive for Covid-19 prior to the final telecast.
Year
2022
Panama
Panama
Country/Territory
Panama
Reason
Disqualified after leaving the Hotel without Permission to the Organization.
Year
2024
Russia
Russia
Country/Territory
Russia
Reason
Posed for Playboy. Disqualified.
Year
2003
Scotland
Scotland
Country/Territory
Scotland
Reason
Miss Scotland 1987 Eileen Catterson was disqualified for being under age.
Year
1987
Slovenia
Slovenia
Country/Territory
Slovenia
Reason
Prior to the preliminary competition, Slovenia's delegate fell unconscious in the hotel bathroom and got hurt. She was rushed to the hospital and later withdrew. She was given a tribute on the final night.
Year
2015
South Africa
South Africa
Country/Territory
South Africa
Reason
Due to political reasons, contestant did not obtain visa to enter in South Korea, as well as the contestants from the bantustans and the mandates.
Year
1980
Failed to participate between 1985 and 1994 due to practice of apartheid.
Failed to participate between 1985 and 1994 due to practice of apartheid.
Country/Territory
Failed to participate between 1985 and 1994 due to practice of apartheid.
Reason
1985
Turkey
Turkey
Country/Territory
Turkey
Reason
Withdrew as it was strictly forbidden for Turkish citizens to enter Cyprus, the host nation.
Year
2000
Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos
Country/Territory
Turks and Caicos
Reason
Withdrew a night before the final event due to dehydration. Later disclosed the contestant was pregnant.
Year
2009
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Reason
Due to cancellation of their national pageant from undisclosed reasons, the UAE withdrew at the last minute.
Year
2021
United Arab Republic
United Arab Republic
Country/Territory
United Arab Republic
Reason
Withdrew. Authorities would not compete with Israel.
Year
1959
Western Samoa
Western Samoa
Country/Territory
Western Samoa
Reason
Quit after two days of competing.
Year
1997
| Country/Territory | Reason | Year |
| Albania | Withdrew out of respect after Kosovo's delegate was refused entry into the host country. | 2013 |
| Bahamas | Pulled out of the pageant because of South Africa being allowed to send a representative and participate in the pageant despite being under apartheid. | 1984 |
| Cyprus | Disqualified after being discovered that she was actually a British citizen from London, England. | 1982 |
| Egypt | Due to the revolution in Egypt, authorities recalled the contestant back. Returned in 1987. | 1955 |
| England | Contestant was involved in an auto accident before the final night. | 1963 |
| Gabon | Pageant was postponed then later cancelled due to the political turmoil and unrest in the country that followed after the general elections. | 2016 |
| Guam | Disqualified after she disclosed that she was pregnant, which was against pageant rules. | 1999 |
| Holland | Won Miss Europe, already title-holder. Disqualified. | 1957 |
| Hong Kong | Forced to withdraw. Contestant lied about her age. | 1981 |
| Disqualified because the contestant was an American citizen. | 1992 | |
| Iceland | Withdrew due to suffering from dehydration in the preliminary stage. Stayed until the pageant was over. | 2003 |
| Indonesia | No permission from the government. Returned in 2005. | 1997 |
| Kosovo | Denied entry. Host country does not recognize Kosovo as an independent state. | 2013 |
| Latvia | Tested positive for Covid-19 prior to arriving at the event. | 2022 |
| Lebanon | Withdrew as she refused to compete with Israel also participating. | 2002 |
| Mayotte | Disqualified as Mayotte also competes for Miss France | 2002 |
| Mozambique | Sponsor wouldn't allow contestant's mother to accompany her, disqualified. | 2001 |
| Namibia | Since the country was South African mandate, the contestant did not obtain visa to enter in South Korea. | 1980 |
| Failed to participate since the country was the mandate of South Africa until late 1990. | 1985 | |
| Nicaragua | Sponsor TV station went bankrupt. | 1997 |
| Norway | Tested positive for Covid-19 prior to the final telecast. | 2022 |
| Panama | Disqualified after leaving the Hotel without Permission to the Organization. | 2024 |
| Russia | Posed for Playboy. Disqualified. | 2003 |
| Scotland | Miss Scotland 1987 Eileen Catterson was disqualified for being under age. | 1987 |
| Slovenia | Prior to the preliminary competition, Slovenia's delegate fell unconscious in the hotel bathroom and got hurt. She was rushed to the hospital and later withdrew. She was given a tribute on the final night. | 2015 |
| South Africa | Due to political reasons, contestant did not obtain visa to enter in South Korea, as well as the contestants from the bantustans and the mandates. | 1980 |
| Failed to participate between 1985 and 1994 due to practice of apartheid. | 1985 | |
| Turkey | Withdrew as it was strictly forbidden for Turkish citizens to enter Cyprus, the host nation. | 2000 |
| Turks and Caicos | Withdrew a night before the final event due to dehydration. Later disclosed the contestant was pregnant. | 2009 |
| United Arab Emirates | Due to cancellation of their national pageant from undisclosed reasons, the UAE withdrew at the last minute. | 2021 |
| United Arab Republic | Withdrew. Authorities would not compete with Israel. | 1959 |
| Western Samoa | Quit after two days of competing. | 1997 |
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