Below are lists of the countries and territories that were formerly ruled or administered by the United Kingdom or part of the British Empire (including military occupations that did not retain the pre-war central government), with their independence days. Some countries did not gain their independence on a single date, therefore the latest day of independence is shown with a breakdown of dates further down. A total of 65 countries have claimed their independence from the British Empire/United Kingdom.

Colonies, protectorates, and mandates

Evolution of dominions to independence

†Adopted by Australia in 1942, but was backdated to confirm the validity of legislation passed by the Australian Parliament during World War II.

Military occupations that did not retain the pre-war central government

Former British crown colonies that declared independence then later restored British rule

British overseas territories independence/sovereignty referendums

Territories which were relinquished to other sovereign states

Countries of the United Kingdom that have voted against independence