- Over 50 countries have shown interest in joining BRICS, with 23 nations formally applying.
- The alliance has expanded to 11 full members in 2025, now representing nearly half of the global population.
- Several European nations, including Belarus, Serbia, and Turkey, are actively seeking membership despite Western opposition.
- Asian and African countries make up a large portion of interested applicants, with recent expressions of intent from Vietnam.
- The 2025 Rio Summit confirmed new additions, reflecting the group’s rapid growth and impact on world power dynamics.
More than 50 countries have indicated interest in joining the BRICS economic alliance as of 2025, with 23 nations filing formal applications and 28 others expressing informal interest. The group, formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has recently expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia.
With the arrival of these new members, BRICS now comprises 11 full participants and represents almost half the world’s population and over 41% of global gross domestic product (GDP). In addition to full membership, a number of countries have established BRICS partnership status, including Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
Applications for membership are not limited to Africa and Asia. European countries such as Belarus, Serbia, and Turkey are advancing their bids to join the group, often seeking economic alternatives to Western-led alliances and sanctions. The article notes that Turkey, a current NATO member, and Serbia, which was the first European nation to declare its interest, are both seeking deeper engagement.
A wide range of Asian and African countries have also made recent moves towards joining BRICS. Interested nations include Vietnam, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Honduras, Laos, Kuwait, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe.
Decisions about new members took place at the July 2025 Rio Summit. The process highlighted differences within the group over how quickly to expand. According to the article, China, Russia, and Iran support rapid enlargement, while other members may prefer a slower pace.
The article cites Brazilian President Lula da Silva as stating, “We are witnessing an unprecedented collapse of multilateralism.” Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump was quoted responding to the alliance’s expansion by saying, “BRICS is dead.” despite also announcing tariff threats.
The continued expansion of BRICS confirms international demand for alternative economic alliances outside of traditional Western institutions. Membership interest spans all continents, marking a significant transformation in global relationships and power structures.
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