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Which countries were in the G-8? 8 member countries in the Magna Factbook, ranked by Magna Power. Russia's membership was suspended in 2014; the group is defunct.

Last updated: October 2026

Member countries (8)

#CountryPower
1United States90.0/100
2Russia84.29/100
3France83.8/100
4United Kingdom82.72/100
5Japan69.06/100
6Canada67.8/100
7Germany66.96/100
8Italy64.38/100

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The G-8 had 8 member countries, ranked by national power. The strongest members were United States, Russia, and France. Russia's membership was suspended in 2014 and the group no longer meets; the remaining seven meet as the G-7.

Frequently asked questions

What is G-8?

The G-8 was a forum of eight major economies. Russia's membership was suspended in 2014 after the annexation of Crimea, and the remaining seven members have met as the G-7 since. The G-8 no longer meets as an active group.

Which countries are members of G-8?

The 8 member countries of the G-8 were United States, Russia, France, United Kingdom, Japan and 3 others. Russia's membership was suspended in 2014 and the group no longer meets.