Tag: Exploring National IDs: A Complete List of 195 Countries

Note: “Compulsory” means citizens must obtain it; “Voluntary” means it’s optional; “Biometric” indicates fingerprints, iris scans, or similar features. Where data is unavailable, status is inferred with a caveat.) Notes on the List Limitations This list is as complete as possible given current knowledge, but some entries rely on inference where official data is scarce.…