Rank #43 by World Population
🇰🇲Comoros
Comoros has a population of 850,387, ranking #43 in the world. The capital is Moroni. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
850,387
Population
#43
World Rank
66.8
Life Expectancy
$1,560
GDP Per Capita
Comoros, #43 by world population
Comoros Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Comoros had a population of 197,700 in 1960 and 866,628 in 2024, a 4.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 866,628 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.34%.
866,628
Population (2024)
197,700
Population (1960)
866,628
Peak (2024)
2.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 197,700 |
| 1961 | 201,201 |
| 1962 | 204,702 |
| 1963 | 208,185 |
| 1964 | 211,644 |
| 1965 | 214,967 |
| 1966 | 218,663 |
| 1967 | 223,859 |
| 1968 | 230,244 |
| 1969 | 237,001 |
| 1970 | 244,185 |
| 1971 | 251,865 |
| 1972 | 260,077 |
| 1973 | 268,820 |
| 1974 | 278,075 |
| 1975 | 287,692 |
| 1976 | 297,538 |
| 1977 | 307,579 |
| 1978 | 317,688 |
| 1979 | 327,791 |
| 1980 | 337,721 |
| 1981 | 347,382 |
| 1982 | 357,139 |
| 1983 | 367,233 |
| 1984 | 377,637 |
| 1985 | 388,352 |
| 1986 | 399,318 |
| 1987 | 410,439 |
| 1988 | 421,687 |
| 1989 | 433,103 |
| 1990 | 444,596 |
| 1991 | 455,556 |
| 1992 | 465,113 |
| 1993 | 473,682 |
| 1994 | 482,142 |
| 1995 | 490,586 |
| 1996 | 499,107 |
| 1997 | 507,777 |
| 1998 | 516,597 |
| 1999 | 525,886 |
| 2000 | 536,080 |
| 2001 | 547,220 |
| 2002 | 558,923 |
| 2003 | 569,798 |
| 2004 | 580,704 |
| 2005 | 592,677 |
| 2006 | 604,753 |
| 2007 | 616,927 |
| 2008 | 629,307 |
| 2009 | 641,947 |
| 2010 | 654,836 |
| 2011 | 668,056 |
| 2012 | 681,630 |
| 2013 | 696,192 |
| 2014 | 711,503 |
| 2015 | 726,682 |
| 2016 | 741,741 |
| 2017 | 756,669 |
| 2018 | 771,590 |
| 2019 | 786,578 |
| 2020 | 802,163 |
| 2021 | 818,174 |
| 2022 | 834,188 |
| 2023 | 850,387 |
| 2024 | 866,628 |
Demographics
| Population | 850,387 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.92% |
| Urban Population | 33.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.88 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 66.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 36.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 75.6% |
Economy & Trade
$1,560
GDP Per Capita
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
34.2
Gini Index (inequality)
45.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
7,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
6.6%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.42
Physicians per 1,000
2.3%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
75.6%
Literacy Rate
36.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
89.8%
Electricity Access
31.4%
Internet Users
104
Mobile Subs per 100
457.0
People per km2
-2,002
Net Migration
Environment
17.0%
Forest Area
Comoros Climate
Comoros has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F) and receives about 2415 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.7°C
Avg Temp
2415
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 362 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 274 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 254 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 295 mm |
| May | 26° / 78° | 254 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 217 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 204 mm |
| August | 23° / 74° | 123 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 51 mm |
| October | 25° / 78° | 99 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 98 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 184 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Comoros
The most comfortable months to visit Comoros are typically September, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 31°C high). The coldest is August (near 19°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Comoros has a population of 850,387, ranking #43 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.92%.
Life expectancy in Comoros is 66.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 36.0 per 1,000 live births.
Comoros's GDP per capita is $1,560. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
33.2% of Comoros's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 457.0 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Comoros is 75.6%. The country spends 2.3% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Comoros are typically September, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Comoros has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C and about 2415 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically February and the coldest is August.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Comoros is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 850,387. The population is expanding fast — roughly 1.9% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $1,560, placing Comoros among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 66.8 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 3.9 births per woman, and 33.2% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.