Comoros Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 162nd most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
904,030
The population of Comoros is about 904,030 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 899 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Comoros is ranked 162nd of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.83% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 1.3 million. That is 4.5 times its 1960 population of 198 thousand. Population density is 481 people per square kilometre. 34% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
899 thousand
Yearly change
+1.83%
World rank
162nd
Share of world
0.01%
Density
481/km²
Land area
1,870 km²
Life expectancy
67.0 yrs
Births per woman
3.82
GDP per capita
$2,056
GDP
$1.8B
Population of Comoros, 1960–2050
Comoros population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 197,700 | — | 106 |
| 1970 | 244,185 | +3.03% | 131 |
| 1980 | 337,721 | +3.03% | 181 |
| 1990 | 444,596 | +2.65% | 238 |
| 2000 | 536,080 | +1.94% | 287 |
| 2010 | 654,836 | +2.01% | 350 |
| 2020 | 802,163 | +1.98% | 429 |
| 2024 | 866,628 | +1.91% | 464 |
| 2026proj. | 899,010 | +1.83% | 481 |
| 2030proj. | 964,264 | +1.74% | 516 |
| 2040proj. | 1,133,778 | +1.55% | 606 |
| 2050proj. | 1,307,558 | +1.33% | 699 |
Comoros vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 198 times as many people as Comoros. Bangladesh is 2.8 times more densely populated.
Comoros population: questions and answers
What is the population of Comoros in 2026?
About 899,010 (899 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Comoros's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.83% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Comoros?
About 481 people per km², with a land area of 1,870 km².
What will the population of Comoros be in 2050?
About 1.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Comoros?
Moroni.
What is the life expectancy in Comoros?
67.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.