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Comoros: key facts and figures
Comoros has 866,600 people, 3 official languages, the Comorian Franc and 13 public holidays a year. It ranks 180th of 193 countries for e-government index.
866,600people
KMFcurrency
Arabicofficial language
+269calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Comoros differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
866,600Population
- Annual change+1.91%
- Fertility rate3.8 per woman#30
- Aged 65 and over4.47%#134
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$1,663Output per person
- Total economy$1.8 billion#176
- Real growth+3.3%#94
- Inflation5.1%#47
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.603Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.356#143
- Life expectancy66.8 years#153
- Mean schooling6 years#155
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Comorian FrancCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeKMF
- SymbolKMF
- CapitalMoroni
Languages
which languages hold official status
Arabic, French, ComorianOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type EPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+269
- Time zoneIndian/Comoro
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
13Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 16Isra and Mi'raj Moon
- Mar 18Cheikh Al Maarouf Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
33%Internet use
- E-government index0.259#180
- Global rank#180
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Island countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Karthala
- ClimateThe islands have a tropical climate with a hot, wetter season and a cooler, drier season shaped by monsoon and trade-wind circulation.
Education
how the school system is structured
92.2%*Primary completion
- Lower secondary70.4%*
- Upper secondary44.3%*
- ClassificationISCED
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