List of countries and territories not participating in the Olympic Games, including reasons for their non-participation:
Andorra
Reason: Does not have an active National Olympic Committee (NOC). There have been discussions about potential future participation, but as of recent records, Andorra has not yet competed.
Anguilla
Reason: A British Overseas Territory without its own NOC. Sports representation is managed under the umbrella of the British Olympic Association.
Antarctica
Reason: No permanent population and hence no NOC. The lack of a resident population makes it impossible for Antarctica to have an Olympic team.
Brunei
Reason: Although it has a National Olympic Committee, Brunei has not participated in recent Olympics due to logistical and political issues.
Comoros
Reason: Has a National Olympic Committee but has faced significant challenges, including financial and logistical constraints, leading to non-participation.
Liechtenstein
Reason: Although it is a sovereign state with an NOC, Liechtenstein has not participated in the recent Olympics. It has been more active in other international sports events.
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Reason: Participates in some international sports but has not been active in the Olympics. The reasons include logistical challenges and limited resources.
Monaco
Reason: Has a National Olympic Committee and has participated in past Olympics, though it has not been active in recent games. Monaco’s participation has been sporadic.
Nauru
Reason: Has a National Olympic Committee but has faced various issues, including financial constraints and logistical difficulties, leading to limited participation in recent Olympics.
Palau
Reason: Has a National Olympic Committee but has not participated in recent Olympics. Like other small nations, logistical and financial issues have impacted its participation.
San Marino
Reason: Has an NOC and has participated in the Olympics, though its participation has been limited and sporadic due to its small size and resources.
Seychelles
Reason: Although it has a National Olympic Committee, Seychelles has not participated in recent Olympics due to financial and logistical constraints.
Somalia
Reason: Faces significant challenges including political instability and logistical issues, which have impacted its ability to participate in recent Olympics.