Major achievements in basketball by nation

For the making of these lists, results from following major international tournaments were consulted: Medals for the demonstration events are NOT counted.

*Defunct National Olympic Committees (NOCs) or historical teams are shown in italic.

*Defunct National Olympic Committees (NOCs) or historical teams are shown in italic.

*Defunct National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) or historical teams are shown in italic.

*Defunct National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) or historical teams are shown in italic.