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Facts and Figures
Since 1961, the Peace Corps has served and worked collaboratively in 144 countries building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. Want to make an impact?
Peace Corps’ footprint and impact
Volunteers work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects to make a lasting impact every day.
3,000+
Service sites worldwide
240,000+
Volunteers since 1961
60+
Countries we currently work in
Impact in fiscal year 2025
Agriculture
- 21,700+ individuals participated in food security programs
- Nearly 8,100 smallholder farmers instructed in improved agricultural management practices or technologies
- 26 virtual engagements supported host country partners’ agriculture projects
Community Economic Development
- 7,300 individuals trained in entrepreneurship
- 6,700 individuals reached to apply basic business skills to their entrepreneurial activity
- 500+ community organizations reached to improve their performance
- 72 virtual engagements supported host country partners’ community economic development projects
Education
- 7,400+ teachers supported to increase their teaching skills
- 286,300+ students taught English, literacy, math and/or science in a school setting
- 227 virtual engagements supported host country partners’ education projects
Environment
- 8,600+ individuals reached through environmental education
- 4,100+ individuals trained to plant and care for trees
- 36,000 trees planted
- 5 virtual engagements supported host country partners’ environment projects
Health
- Nearly 11,000 people living with HIV were reached with messaging about the importance of taking their antiretroviral medicine as directed and got tips on maintaining a strong immune system through proper diet and exercise
- 35,000+ individuals referred to HIV testing, care, and treatment services
- 69,200+ individuals reached to improve maternal, newborn, and child health care
- 40 virtual engagements supported host country partners’ health projects
Youth in Development
- 62,300+ youth reached to strengthen their life skills
- 11,500+ youth participated in clubs that incorporate life skills development
- 45 virtual engagements supported host country partners’ youth projects
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
- 100+ Coverdell Fellows in fiscal year 2025, with an average award of $26,289
- A network of 100+ affiliate RPCV groups through the National Peace Corps Association
- 1000+ jobs posted on the RPCV job board annually
Whichever way you measure it, Volunteers make an impact.
Ready to make a difference?
Featured Volunteer Profile
Enrique O.
North Macedonia
NGO Advisor
Peace Corps Volunteer
"…[E]very day ends the same way: going cafe-hopping with friends after work and sitting on patios for endless hours, talking about nothing and everything. It’s something I’ll miss a lot when I return to the U.S."
Read about Enrique's experience
Featured Participant Profile
Pamela L.
Kyrgyz Republic
English Teacher
Virtual Service Pilot
"My in-country service was cut short by Covid, so I was happy to see that I could continue my service through the Virtual Service Pilot (VSP). I’ve enjoyed remaining connected with the people of the country.""
Read about Pamela's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Chloe Y.
Eswatini
Life Skills Instructor
Peace Corps Volunteer
"The community where I am serving is very peaceful. I love my view in the morning, the many walking trails I have access to, and how relaxed and safe I feel here. I have never felt more at peace with myself and connected to my environment than I do here."
Read about Chloe's experience
