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As the 2026 Commonwealth Games near completion in Glasgow, Nigeria continues to stand out among the historical powerhouses, holding ninth place on the all-time medal table.
Since its debut, Nigeria has accumulated 271 medals—82 gold, 84 silver, and 105 bronze—making it one of only nine nations to surpass the 250-medal milestone in Commonwealth history.
Australia maintains a massive lead at the top of the historical rankings, commanding 2,604 total medals, including 1,003 gold.
England follows in second place with 2,322 medals, while Canada occupies third with 1,647. New Zealand, India, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales round out the top eight.
Nigeria leads all West African nations and joins Kenya, which holds 10th place with 258 medals, as the only two African countries inside the top ten.
While established powerhouses dominate the overall tally, 16 Commonwealth Games Associations have yet to win a single medal.
Debutants Gabon and Togo joined regulars such as Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Eswatini, and Tuvalu on the medal-less list.
With final events continuing in Glasgow through August 2, these nations still hold a final opportunity to capture their inaugural podium finish.
