A collection of flag emojis for all countries in the world. Copy any flag with one click for use in messages and social media.
Learn which flag emoji are trending and which are not in demand
The ๐บ๐ธ flag leads due to 126 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics and patriotic posts on Independence Day (July 4). Over 330 million users and Hollywoodโs influence boost its popularity on X and Instagram.
The ๐ง๐ท flag is popular due to football events like the 2024 Copa Amรฉrica and Rio Carnival. The 200-million-strong populationโs activity on X and Instagram keeps it in the top.
The ๐ฎ๐ณ flag is actively used due to the T20 World Cup 2024 victory and posts on Independence Day (August 15). 800 million social media users and Bollywoodโs influence drive its growth.
The ๐บ๐ฆ flag remains popular due to the war with Russia and global solidarity, particularly after the #StandWithUkraine peak in 2022. Patriotism on Independence Day (August 24) and global support (especially in Poland and Europe) boost its usage.
The ๐ซ๐ท flag surged due to the 2024 Paris Olympics (64 medals) and posts on Bastille Day (July 14). Tourism and Paris Fashion Week add to its popularity.
The ๐ฆ๐ถ flag is rarely used due to no population and mentions only in scientific posts, like the International Polar Year. It appears in environmental discussions, such as COP29 (November 2024).
The ๐ง๐ป flag is obscure due to the islandโs uninhabited status and lack of events. Itโs used in geography quizzes or rare posts about the UN Ocean Conference.
The ๐ญ๐ฒ flag is rare due to the territoryโs uninhabited nature and lack of events. It appears in posts about Australiaโs marine parks or geographic trivia.
The ๐ธ๐ฏ flag is used for posts about Northern Lights tourism or Arctic research. Its small population (2,500) and low recognition limit usage.
The ๐บ๐ฒ flag is rarely used due to the islandsโ uninhabited status and low recognition. Mentions relate to WWII history (Midway) or NOAA reef conservation.
How flag emojis are created, why they are popular, and what problems they have
Flag emojis are digital images of national flags created using the Unicode standard. They are formed by combining two regional characters that correspond to the two-letter country code according to ISO 3166-1. For example, the code โUAโ for Ukraine is represented by a sequence of Unicode code points U+1F1FA (regional character โUโ) and U+1F1E6 (regional character โAโ), which together form the emoji ๐บ๐ฆ. Similarly, the โJPโ code for Japan combines U+1F1EF and U+1F1F5 to create ๐ฏ๐ต. This system provides a unique symbol for each country that is displayed on all devices. In 2010, Japan proposed the standardization of emojis in Unicode, laying the groundwork for their global distribution.
Flag emojis are appreciated for their simplicity, brightness, and versatility. They allow you to express pride in your country, support a sports team, or share your travel experiences with a single touch. For example, travelers add ๐ช๐ธ when talking about Spanish beaches, teachers use ๐ซ๐ท for lessons on French culture, and sports fans insert ๐ฆ๐ท to support a football team. On social media, ๐ฎ๐น emphasizes the love of pizza, ๐จ๐ณ celebrates the Chinese New Year, and ๐บ๐ณ supports international initiatives. They are easy to copy and paste, making communication emotional and colorful.
Flag emojis can be displayed differently depending on the platform: for example, the Italian flag (๐ฎ๐น) looks different on iPhone, Android, or Windows due to the unique styles of each system. On Windows, flag emojis are often replaced with two-letter codes, such as โITโ for Italy or โFRโ for France, due to limited support in the standard Segoe UI Emoji font. To resolve this issue, try the following steps: update Windows to the latest version; use modern browsers like Firefox, which has partially solved this problem with its own fonts; or install a flag-enabled font like Noto Color Emoji or Twemoji. In addition to display issues, creating new flag emojis is also difficult: it requires Unicode Consortium approval and platform adaptation, which can take years.