关于Google Play中“Rest of the World”涵盖地区的技术问询

Hey there, I get the frustration when you're trying to roll out your app to island regions and hit roadblocks, then need to know exactly what falls under "Rest of the World"—it's not always clearly listed upfront!

First off, it’s important to note that the exact list can vary slightly between app platforms (like Apple’s App Store and Google Play), since each has their own regional grouping logic. But here’s a breakdown to give you a solid idea:

For Apple App Store #

Apple’s "Rest of the World" category includes all countries/regions that aren’t part of their pre-defined major regional groups (like North America, EU, Australia, Japan, South Korea, etc.). Common examples include:

• Most small African nations: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Comoros, and many others (note that larger markets like South Africa might be in a separate regional group)
• Pacific island nations: Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
• Caribbean island nations: Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Other smaller/less commonly grouped regions: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Timor-Leste

For Google Play #

Google Play’s "Rest of the World" excludes their top-tier regional markets (North America, Europe, major Latin American countries, key Asian markets) and covers:

• Similar Pacific, Caribbean, and African small nations as listed above
• Some additional regions that aren’t in Google’s primary regional buckets, like certain Central Asian countries or small island territories

Pro Tip (Most Accurate Source!) #

The only way to get the exact, up-to-date list is to check directly in your developer console:

• In App Store Connect: Go to your app’s "Pricing & Availability" section, select "Rest of World" under Availability, and you can expand to see every included country/region.
• In Google Play Console: Navigate to "Settings > Countries/regions", select "Rest of World", and the full list will be displayed.

Platforms occasionally update their regional groupings, so relying on the console ensures you’re working with the latest info.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Ben-J