Tools/Random State Generator
Select a Country
Using the random state generator
To pick a state at random, start by specifying which country to use. By default, the picker will use all 50 US states, excluding territories and special districts such as the Federal District of Columbia. You can check the "include territories" checkbox and the generator will also randomize all inhabited territories part of the specified country.
Our random state picker uses a random number generator to make sure each state from our database has an equal chance to be picked. It is equal to rolling a fair dice with several dozen sides or spinning a wheel where each state is represented by an equally-sized sector.
States in the following federal countries, typically federal republics, are currently supported, with the number of states in brackets:
How many states are included?
The generator uses a database of 236 states in 10 countries, as well as a total of 15 territories. The list was last actualized in early 2022. The random state picker has an equal probability of selecting any of them, like a state wheel.
The state randomizer uses only well-recognized and established federal states. We do not make any political claims by defining a state. Our goal is simply to provide an exhaustive list that any reasonable person would agree with. Disputed states or territories are typically not included.