Historical Medal Totals

Olympic Medal Standings

Historical Medal Totals

Top Countries by Total Medals Won

As of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the United States holds the record for the most Olympic medals won with a total of 2,959 medals. This is more than double the number of medals won by the second-highest country, the former USSR. The top 10 countries by total medals won are as follows:

1. United States: 2,959
2. Former USSR: 1,204
3. Germany: 1,136
4. Great Britain: 873
5. France: 838
6. Italy: 787
7. China: 643
8. Hungary: 512
9. Sweden: 493
10. Australia: 487

Top Countries by Medals Won per Capita

When taking into account population size, the United States no longer ranks first in Olympic medals won per capita. The top 10 countries by medals won per capita since 2000 are as follows:

1. Grenada: 0.0064 medals per 1 million people
2. Jamaica: 0.0049 medals per 1 million people
3. Bahamas: 0.0045 medals per 1 million people
4. Barbados: 0.0036 medals per 1 million people
5. Cuba: 0.0031 medals per 1 million people
6. Trinidad and Tobago: 0.0029 medals per 1 million people
7. Saint Lucia: 0.0027 medals per 1 million people
8. Dominican Republic: 0.0026 medals per 1 million people
9. Botswana: 0.0025 medals per 1 million people
10. Samoa: 0.0024 medals per 1 million people

Conclusion

The Olympic Games are a major sporting event that brings together athletes from all over the world. The medal standings provide a snapshot of which countries are performing the best in terms of athletic achievement. However, it is important to remember that the Olympics are more than just a competition for medals. They are also a celebration of human spirit and a reminder of the power of sport to unite people from all walks of life.