Comoros

Continent

Africa

Capital

Moroni

Population

900,141

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Comoros

Population:: 900,141
Area:: 2,235 sq km
Currency:: Comoran francs
Languages:: Arabic, French, Shikomoro, similar to Swahili), Comorian

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Comoros

GDP:: $2.975 billion
GDP per Capita:: $3,500
GDP Growth:: 3%
Inflation:: 1%
Unemployment:: 5.8%
Public Debt:: 32.4% of GDP

Political System

Governance structure of Comoros

Government Type:: federal presidential republic
Head of State:: President AZALI Assoumani (since 26 May 2016)
Head of Government:: President AZALI Assoumani (since 26 May 2016)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of 7 judges)
Administrative Divisions:: 3 islands; Anjouan (Ndzuwani), Grande Comore (N'gazidja), Moheli (Mwali)

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: Yes
Diplomatic Presence:: Permanent Mission to the UN, 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 495, New York, NY 10017

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

37.2% (2023 est.)

Industry

9% (2023 est.)

Services

49.6% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $148.455 million
Imports:: $504.036 million

Major Trading Partners

Indonesia 25

India 23

Turkey 16

UAE 11

USA 3

Economic Outlook

Comoros has a 3% GDP growth rate with 1% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.