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🇰🇲 Comoros

Population: 882,847 in 2025 for Comoros (Africa), position 160 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Comoros: $2,056 /inh. (2025), ranking 174 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.8 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.2 % (2025).

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Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths – Comoros, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186), HIV prevalence (1/152).

Weaknesses – Comoros, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population covered by at least one social benefit (206/210), Female suicide rate (178/183), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (180/186).

Regional comparison

Comparable countries

From closest to furthest. The proximity score (0 to 100) compares each country’s position across all the indicators they have in common: 100 = identical profiles.

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Wealth & Growth 9
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
GDP growth3.8 %2025 88 of 211
Natural resource rents1.6 %2021 106 of 211
GDP per capita growth1.8 %2025 122 of 211
Net national income per capita$1,453 /inh.2021 144 of 184
Gross national income per capita (Atlas method)$1,950 /inh.2025 169 of 205
GDP per capita$2,056 /inh.2025 174 of 211
GDP per capita, purchasing power parity$4,238 /inh.2025 174 of 201
GDP, purchasing power parity$3.7B2025 182 of 201
GDP$1.8B2025 192 of 211
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Official exchange rate435.38 LCU/$2025 47 of 211
Lending interest rate8 %2022 82 of 146
Inflation (consumer prices)3.2 %2025 101 of 191
Real interest rate0 %2022 123 of 146
Broad money supply (M3)36.1 %2025 126 of 164
Inflation (GDP deflator)4.3 %2025 132 of 210
Employment 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Self-employed workers57.9 %2025 47 of 184
Employment in agriculture33.6 %2025 50 of 184
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)8.8 %2025 56 of 184
Unemployment3.8 %2025 66 of 184
Employment in services51.6 %2025 120 of 184
Employment rate (ages 15 and over)53.6 %2025 125 of 184
Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over)55.8 %2025 133 of 184
Employment in industry14.8 %2025 141 of 184
Foreign Trade 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Current account balance-1.7 %2023 103 of 198
High-technology exports3.1 %2023 122 of 185
Imports of goods and services31.6 %2025 135 of 192
Trade openness40.9 %2025 167 of 192
Services exports$110.2M2023 177 of 198
Exports of goods and services9.3 %2025 184 of 192
Merchandise exports$48M2025 189 of 205
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Migrant remittances received20.8 %2023 13 of 196
Official development aid received11.3 %2023 23 of 160
Foreign direct investment inflows0.5 %2025 157 of 201
Foreign direct investment inflows (amount)$9.2M2025 177 of 203
International tourism receipts$18.5M2020 190 of 201
International tourist arrivals7,000 arr.2020 198 of 202
Public finances 1
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Government final consumption9 %2025 168 of 187
Finance & Reserves 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
External debt24.8 %2024 23 of 121
Reserves in months of imports7.6 months2023 33 of 177
Domestic credit to the private sector15.3 %2024 155 of 184
Total reserves (including gold)$409.1M2025 167 of 180
Economic structure 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Agriculture, forestry and fishing36.6 %2025 5 of 203
Household final consumption101.4 %2025 8 of 189
Manufacturing7.2 %2025 132 of 201
Services48.8 %2025 152 of 202
Gross savings12 %2023 154 of 178
Gross capital formation11.8 %2025 173 of 185
Industry (including construction)9.9 %2025 189 of 205
Population & Vital Statistics 13
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Age dependency ratio70.4 per 1002025 39 of 213
Share of 0-14 year olds36.9 %2025 41 of 213
Number of men per 100 women101.1 per 100 women2025 59 of 213
Share of men in the population50.3 %2025 59 of 213
Births registered with civil authorities87.3 %2012 120 of 178
Adults with an official ID72.4 %2024 131 of 145
Share of women in the population49.7 %2025 155 of 213
Share of people aged 65 and over4.5 %2025 155 of 213
Population882,847 inhab.2025 160 of 213
Share of 15-64 year olds58.7 %2025 175 of 213
Boys per 100 girls at birth103.2 per 100 girls2024 183 of 213
Urban population33.9 %2025 184 of 213
Median age of the population20.3 yrs2023 185 of 226
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Children per woman3.82 children/woman2024 30 of 213
Birth rate28.2 per 1,0002024 36 of 213
Population growth1.85 %2025 53 of 213
Death rate7.1 per 1,0002024 111 of 213
Healthy life expectancy60.7 yrs2023 124 of 183
Road traffic deaths26.6 per 100,0002019 147 of 188
Under-5 mortality39 per 1,0002024 154 of 194
Male suicide rate31 per 100,0002023 154 of 183
Infant mortality35 per 1,0002024 164 of 194
Male life expectancy at birth65 yrs2024 169 of 213
Suicide rate20.8 per 100,0002023 172 of 183
Life expectancy at birth67 yrs2024 176 of 213
Female suicide rate11.6 per 100,0002023 178 of 183
Female life expectancy at birth69.2 yrs2024 179 of 213
Health and healthcare system 12
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
HIV prevalence0.1 %2024 1 of 152
New tuberculosis cases22 per 100,0002024 83 of 206
Health expenditure6.6 %2023 93 of 191
Hospital beds2.2 per 1,0002010 100 of 190
Undernourishment16.5 %2024 132 of 167
Open defecation1.8 %2024 142 of 211
Physicians0.42 per 1,0002022 145 of 193
Nurses and midwives1.64 per 1,0002022 149 of 196
Access to basic drinking water85.1 %2024 168 of 211
Measles vaccination70 %2024 168 of 191
Share of health spending paid directly by patients56.6 %2023 169 of 191
Access to basic sanitation57.2 %2024 171 of 211
Body and lifestyle 12
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Tobacco use8.9 %2024 26 of 165
Tobacco use among women2 %2024 34 of 165
Tobacco use among men15.9 %2024 36 of 165
Obesity among adult men8.1 %2024 44 of 196
Adult obesity16.8 %2024 61 of 196
Obesity among adult women25.4 %2024 97 of 196
Mean body mass index of women25.6 kg/m²2016 114 of 190
Diabetes prevalence10.8 %2024 141 of 207
Mean body mass index of men23.3 kg/m²2016 142 of 190
Average height of women155.6 cm2014 163 of 198
Average height of men166.2 cm2014 165 of 198
Alcohol consumption per capita0.1 L/person2024 186 of 202
Origins, languages and religions 12
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Share of the population: Muslims98.3 %2020 13 of 192
Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions)1.1 %2020 87 of 192
Share of the population: Jews0 %2020 94 of 192
Share of the population: Hindus0 %2020 129 of 192
Share of the population: Buddhists0 %2020 133 of 192
Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation0.1 %2020 156 of 192
Share of immigrants in the population1.4 %2024 163 of 212
Share of the population: Christians0.5 %2020 177 of 192
Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index)0.012003 188 of 203
Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index)02003 189 of 205
Religious diversity (fractionalization index)0.012003 198 of 204
Majority religionMuslims (over 50%)202050 countries out of 192 in the same category
Inequality 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Income share of the poorest 20%8.8 %2024 28 of 169
Gini index30.32024 36 of 169
Extreme poverty5.1 %2024 101 of 169
Income share of the richest 10%24.6 %2024 124 of 169
Territory & Borders 8
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Population density463.5 inh./km²2024 23 of 212
Length of coastline340 km2026 125 of 227
Number of neighboring countries0 countries2026 155 of 223
Length of land borders0 km2026 162 of 230
Land area1,870 km²2024 172 of 212
Total area1,870 km²2024 174 of 212
Latitude of the country's center-11.7 °2026 196 of 232
Landlocked countryHas sea access2026183 countries out of 227 in the same category
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Lowest point0 m2026 39 of 228
Average annual rainfall900 mm2022 98 of 180
Highest point2,360 m2026 105 of 229
Population living less than 5 m above sea level3.2 %2015 110 of 212
Renewable fresh water per person1,439 m³/inh.2022 112 of 181
Land & Nature 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Agricultural land78.9 %2024 10 of 207
Protected land areas33.7 %2025 29 of 210
Arable land29.6 %2024 30 of 204
Forest cover17.8 %2024 137 of 210
Democracy & Elections 13
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Share of adults with the right to vote100 %2025 1 of 173
Minimum voting age18 yrs2026 12 of 222
Egalitarian democracy index0.222025 110 of 173
Participatory democracy index0.22025 112 of 173
Electoral democracy index0.292025 117 of 173
Core civil society index0.522025 118 of 173
Civil society participation index0.552025 121 of 173
Liberal democracy index0.132025 123 of 173
Free and fair elections index0.182025 132 of 173
Head of the executive chosen through multiparty electionsExecutive from multiparty elections2025141 countries out of 173 in the same category
Multiparty legislative electionsMultiparty legislative elections2025158 countries out of 167 in the same category
Multiparty national electionsMultiparty elections2025148 countries out of 167 in the same category
Political regimeElectoral autocracy202555 countries out of 173 in the same category
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
Governance & Rule of Law 11
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Political corruption index0.772025 135 of 173
Political stability and absence of violence (WGI)-0.232025 135 of 205
Judicial constraints on the executive index0.192025 139 of 173
Rule of law index (V-Dem)0.182025 142 of 173
Voice and accountability (WGI)-1.082025 157 of 203
Corruption Perceptions Index21 pts2024 158 of 179
Control of corruption (WGI)-0.882025 160 of 205
Rule of law (WGI)-0.962025 163 of 205
Absence of corruption in the judiciary-22025 166 of 173
Regulatory quality (WGI)-1.142025 181 of 203
Government effectiveness (WGI)-1.142025 184 of 203
Women's rights 17
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months)4.9 %2012 12 of 106
Year women gained the right to vote1,9572025 74 of 189
Share of women among ministers13.3 %2025 132 of 192
Share of women in parliament18.2 %2025 136 of 192
Paid maternity leave98 days or more of paid leave2025121 countries out of 186 in the same category
Paid paternity leaveNo paid leave202565 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to voteRight to vote granted to all women2025189 countries out of 194 in the same category
Women's right to take a job without permissionNot the same right202518 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to travel abroadSame right as men2025171 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal inheritance between sons and daughtersRights not equal202540 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal pay for work of equal valueWritten into law202598 countries out of 186 in the same category
Equal property ownership rightsRights not equal202521 countries out of 186 in the same category
Ban on gender discrimination in employmentDiscrimination prohibited by law2025157 countries out of 186 in the same category
Femicide lawNo specific provision2025151 countries out of 186 in the same category
Law on sexual harassmentOne to three areas covered2025151 countries out of 186 in the same category
Law on domestic violenceNo law meeting these criteria202555 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal quota for women on company boardsNo mandatory quota2025147 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
LGBTQ+ rights 17
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
LGBT rights index (composite policy index)-0.6 pts2025 131 of 194
Joint adoption by a same-sex coupleNot allowed2025155 countries out of 194 in the same category
Age of sexual consent: same-sex couplesNo legal provision202561 countries out of 194 in the same category
Legal change of gender markerNot legally possible2025125 countries out of 194 in the same category
Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstanceNot covered2025126 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatredNot prohibited2025141 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex childrenNot banned2025182 countries out of 194 in the same category
Ban on conversion therapiesNot banned2025169 countries out of 194 in the same category
Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”)No restrictions2025149 countries out of 194 in the same category
Same-sex marriage and civil unionMarriage defined as the union of a man and a woman202598 countries out of 194 in the same category
Death penalty for same-sex relationsNo death penalty provided for2025185 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity)No protection2025107 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT)No protection2025125 countries out of 194 in the same category
Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitutionNot mentioned2025180 countries out of 194 in the same category
Legal recognition of a third genderNot recognized2025174 countries out of 194 in the same category
Same-sex sexual relationsCriminalized202561 countries out of 194 in the same category
Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictionsNeither coverage nor national restriction2025149 countries out of 194 in the same category
Justice and security 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
United Nations Convention against TortureSigned, not ratified20264 countries out of 202 in the same category
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)Neither party nor signatory202630 countries out of 202 in the same category
Civilian access to handgunsProhibited for civilians202660 countries out of 113 in the same category
Rome Statute of the International Criminal CourtState party2026117 countries out of 202 in the same category
Legal status of the death penaltyRetained and applied202653 countries out of 195 in the same category
Legal status of cannabis (medical use)Prohibited2026126 countries out of 180 in the same category
Legal status of cannabis (recreational use)Prohibited2026144 countries out of 194 in the same category
Health and reproductive rights 7
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Family planning needs met by modern methods27.4 %2012 70 of 78
Unmet need for contraception36.9 %2022 145 of 150
Maternal mortality179 per 100,0002023 152 of 192
Adolescent birth rate53.8 per 1,0002024 153 of 213
Births attended by skilled health personnel82.2 %2012 164 of 204
Use of modern contraceptives8.6 %2022 177 of 181
Abortion: grounds allowed by lawAllowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment202670 countries out of 191 in the same category
Work and social rights 6
Family & Nationality 10
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Years of residence required for naturalization10 yrs2026 12 of 152
Age of civil majority18 yrs2026 21 of 187
Women married before age 1820.7 %2022 82 of 144
Dual nationalityNot recognised202698 countries out of 191 in the same category
Women's right to be head of householdRight not identical202529 countries out of 186 in the same category
Women's right to divorceRight not identical202544 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal framework on child marriageAt least one condition is missing2025141 countries out of 186 in the same category
Nationality acquired by birth on the territoryNot acquired automatically by birth in the country2026154 countries out of 192 in the same category
Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husbandNo duty of obedience in the law2025168 countries out of 186 in the same category
Legal status of polygamyPolygamy recognized by law202645 countries out of 167 in the same category
Civic duties 4
IndicatorValueYearWorld position
Age of entry into primary school6 yrs2025 33 of 207
Duration of compulsory schooling6 yrs2025 174 of 194
Compulsory military serviceNo compulsory military service202364 countries out of 134 in the same category
Compulsory votingVoluntary voting2026199 countries out of 226 in the same category

Frequently asked questions

How many people live in Comoros?

Comoros has about 882,847 inhabitants (2025), ranking 160 worldwide out of 213 countries.

What is the GDP per capita of Comoros?

GDP per capita is $2,056 /inh. (2025): Comoros ranks 174 out of 211 countries.

What is the inflation rate in Comoros?

Annual inflation is 3.2 % (2025); Comoros ranks 101 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).

What is the unemployment rate in Comoros?

The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2025); Comoros ranks 66 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).

Where does Comoros stand in its region (Africa)?

GDP per capita: Comoros has $2,056 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).

Where do the figures on Comoros come from?

The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.

Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.