The end result of all this theological hair-splitting is that many nations are socialist, but only five countries in the world are currently considered communist countries by the world at large—and even …

List of socialist states may refer to: List of non-communist socialist states, a list of states that has self-declared as socialist that are not also communist states

Oct 29, 2025 · But in practice, socialist economies vary widely. Some countries blend socialist principles with capitalist policies, creating mixed economies that reflect both systems. Others adopt strict …

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to …

As of 2026, five countries constitutionally identify as one-party socialist states led by communist parties: China, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos, and North Korea. This current list of socialist (communist) states …

Sep 26, 2018 · Currently, there exist only four countries around the globe that are recognized as Marxist-Leninist socialist. These countries are China, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam. The People’s …

Dec 24, 2025 · Many of the countries on our list are democratic socialist systems that tolerate a higher level of private sector control. The list reflects the success of the Nordic model of government which …

Nov 4, 2025 · These listings emphasize diverse models: some are welfare-oriented democracies (Nordics), others are developing states with socialist language in founding documents, and some ride …

Mar 3, 2024 · What are the most socialist countries in the world, and why? Socialist economy examples. Top 13 Socialist Countries that Have Succeeded 2024.

There is probably no such thing as a truly socialist country, and Canada is a case in point. Though many American politicians point to Canada as a socialist success story, its system only contains elements …