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Comoros
Union of the Comoros
Population, GDP, and key facts about Comoros — updated for 2026.
Capital · MORONIContinent · AFRICAISO · COM
Comoros quick facts
- Population
- 866,628
- Area
- 1,861 km²
- Population density
- 457 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 1.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1.9K
- Capital
- Moroni
- Currency
- Comorian franc (Fr, KMF)
- Languages
- Arabic, French, Comorian
Comoros at human scale
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What is the capital of Comoros?
The capital of Comoros is Moroni.
What is Comoros's population?
Comoros has a population of 866,628.
What is Comoros's GDP per capita?
Comoros's GDP per capita is US$ 1.9K.
What is the currency of Comoros?
The currency of Comoros is the Comorian franc (KMF).
Is Comoros bigger than Djibouti?
Djibouti is about 12× the size of Comoros by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.