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
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Comoros in global context
Comoros is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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