Comoros
- Capital:
- Moroni
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Moroni, Mutsamudu, Bambao Mtrouni
- Abbreviation:
- COM
899,010
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
899,010
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Comoross' population is projected to be 1,893,461 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 899,010 | 1.9% | 163 |
| 2025 | 882,847 | 1.93% | 163 |
| 2020 | 802,163 | 1.98% | 165 |
| 2019 | 786,578 | 1.94% | 165 |
| 2018 | 771,590 | 1.97% | 165 |
| 2017 | 756,669 | 2.01% | 165 |
| 2015 | 726,682 | 2.1% | 166 |
| 2010 | 654,836 | 2.02% | 166 |
| 2005 | 592,677 | 2.03% | 167 |
| 2000 | 536,080 | 1.79% | 167 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 899,010 | 1.9% | 163 |
| 2032 | 997,350 | 1.74% | 162 |
| 2037 | 1,081,999 | 1.64% | 162 |
| 2042 | 1,168,512 | 1.55% | 163 |
| 2047 | 1,255,711 | 1.45% | 161 |
| 2052 | 1,341,720 | 1.33% | 161 |
| 2057 | 1,423,737 | 1.19% | 157 |
| 2062 | 1,501,452 | 1.07% | 156 |
| 2067 | 1,574,793 | 0.96% | 154 |
| 2072 | 1,643,543 | 0.86% | 154 |
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90.4K
Moroni has a metropolitan area population of 90,383, comprising 10.05%% of Comoros' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moroni | 90,383 | 10.05% |
| 2 | Mutsamudu | 43,159 | 4.8% |
| 3 | Bambao Mtrouni | 34,484 | 3.84% |
| 4 | Moya | 29,820 | 3.32% |
| 5 | Ouani | 27,794 | 3.09% |
| 6 | Adda | 26,532 | 2.95% |
| 7 | Mbambao Ya Hari | 25,215 | 2.8% |
| 8 | Bangaani | 23,405 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Koni | 23,321 | 2.59% |
| 10 | Bazimini | 22,813 | 2.54% |
As of 2026, Comoros has a total population of 899,010, ranking as the 163rd most populous nation in the world.
Comoros has a net population change of approximately 44 people per day, driven by 67 births, 17 deaths, and net emigration of 6 people.
Comoros represents 0.01% of the total global population and 0.06% of Africa's population.
Comoros has a population density of 483.1 people per km² (approximately 1251.2 per mi²), making it the 27th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Comoros is Antalote .
As of 2026, Sunni Muslim is the largest religion in Comoros, comprising 98% of the population.