Country Groups
RCEP Member Countries 2025
RCEP Membership Status
Applicant
Full Member
Observer
RCEP Membership Status
15 countries
4 countries
1 country
Country | RCEP Membership Status↓ | RCEP Signatory Date | RCEP Ratification Date | RCEP Effective Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | China | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | April 15, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Indonesia | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | November 3, 2022 | January 2, 2023 |
 | Japan | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | June 25, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Philippines | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | April 3, 2023 | June 2, 2023 |
 | Vietnam | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | October 29, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Thailand | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | October 28, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Myanmar | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | August 4, 2021 | |
 | South Korea | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | December 3, 2021 | February 1, 2022 |
 | Malaysia | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | January 17, 2022 | March 18, 2022 |
 | Australia | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | November 2, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Cambodia | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | October 15, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Laos | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | October 26, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Singapore | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | April 9, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | New Zealand | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | November 2, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Brunei | Full Member | November 15, 2020 | October 11, 2021 | January 1, 2022 |
 | Bangladesh | Applicant | |||
 | Sri Lanka | Applicant | |||
 | Chile | Applicant | |||
 | Hong Kong | Applicant | |||
 | Papua New Guinea | Observer |
- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement among 15 (as of 2025) Asia-Pacific countries, which collectively make up approximately 30% of the world’s population.
- Myanmar lacks an effective membership date, as concerns were raised regarding the legitimacy of the country’s ruling government. RCEP members were encouraged to determine for themselves if and when their individual agreement with Myanmar would enter into force. For example, China’s agreement with Myanmar entered into force on May 01, 2022.
