How many members does the Security Council have?

The Security Council of the United Nations has a total of fifteen members. This includes five permanent members, which are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These countries hold veto power over substantive resolutions. In addition to the permanent members, there are ten non-permanent members that are elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly. The inclusion of both permanent and non-permanent members adds to the Council's diversity and reflects the need for different perspectives in international peace and security matters.