Flag Facts & Statistics

Data-driven insights from our database of 271 flags from around the world.

271

flags in our database

Most Common Flag Colors

Number of flags containing each color

White
205
Red
179
Yellow
124
Green
83
Blue
70
Black
61
Dark Blue
59
Dark Green
55
Gold
31
Brown
24

Flags by Continent

Distribution of flags across continents

Africa
58
Europe
58
Asia
50
North America
41
Oceania
27
South America
14
Antarctica
2

Flags by Category

How flags are categorized in our database

Countries
250
Cities
5
Cultural Movements
5
Historical Symbols
3
International Organizations
2
Organizations
1
Humanitarian Organizations
1
Indigenous Peoples
1
Military Alliances
1
Regional Organizations
1
Sports Organizations
1

Rarest Flag Colors

The least common colors found in flags

Pink
1
Light Green
1
Purple
2
Dark Red
9
Light Grey
12