Comoros
Africa · Eastern Africa
Volcanic Indian Ocean islands: a fragile democracy and one of Africa's smallest economies.
At a Glance
📈Comoros's Human Development Index
0.586
Medium human development#150 of 191 countries worldwide, #21 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 22% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Comoros
Comoros is a small archipelago of volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the East African coast, with a culture that blends African, Arab, and French influences and an atmosphere of genuine remoteness. The islands have coral reefs, dense forest, and a strong tradition of perfume production from ylang-ylang and jasmine. It suits travellers seeking true off-the-beaten-path experience over tourist infrastructure.
- Coelacanth — a fish thought extinct for 65 million years — was rediscovered in Comorian waters.
- Has had more coups per year of independence than almost any country on earth.
Quick Facts
Capital
Moroni
Languages
Arabic, French, Comorian
Currency
Fr KMF
Area
1,861 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$2K
PPP / Capita
$4K
Inflation
3.2%
Unemployment
3.8%
GNI / Capita
$2K
FDI Inflows
0.4%
Education Spend
2.3%
Price Level Index
40th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 2000
0.458 → 0.586 (+0.128)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 23 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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What is Comoros's Human Development Index?
Comoros's Human Development Index is 0.586 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #150 of 191 countries.
What is life expectancy in Comoros?
Life expectancy at birth in Comoros is 67.0 yrs (World Bank), ranked #157 of 195 countries.