The population of Comoros has experienced steady growth over recent decades. In the early 1960s, the country had a population of around 250,000 people. By the early 2000s, this number had more than doubled, and as of 2024, Comoros is home to approximately 870,000 inhabitants. This growth is driven by a relatively high birth rate, although it is tempered by significant emigration, particularly among young adults seeking opportunities abroad. The population density is among the highest in Africa, given the country’s small land area, which places pressure on resources and infrastructure. Despite these challenges, the population of Comoros continues to rise, shaping the nation’s social and economic landscape.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 148,057 | 66.2 |
| 1955 | 163,711 | 73.2 |
| 1960 | 182,899 | 81.8 |
| 1965 | 206,279 | 92.3 |
| 1970 | 236,983 | 106 |
| 1975 | 275,651 | 123.3 |
| 1980 | 339,757 | 152 |
| 1985 | 382,817 | 171.3 |
| 1990 | 430,423 | 192.6 |
| 1995 | 482,861 | 216 |
| 2000 | 546,058 | 244.3 |
| 2005 | 625,405 | 279.8 |
| 2010 | 710,089 | 317.7 |
| 2015 | 786,044 | 351.7 |
| 2020 | 852,094 | 381.3 |
| 2022 | 876,437 | 392.1 |
| 2023 | 888,378 | 397.5 |
| 2024 | 900,141 | 402.7 |
| 2025 | 911,707 | 407.9 |
| 2030 | 969,172 | 433.6 |
| 2035 | 1,026,481 | 459.3 |
| 2040 | 1,081,645 | 484 |
| 2045 | 1,130,810 | 506 |
| 2050 | 1,172,195 | 524.5 |
| 2055 | 1,206,171 | 539.7 |
| 2060 | 1,233,753 | 552 |
| 2065 | 1,255,789 | 561.9 |
| 2070 | 1,271,959 | 569.1 |
| 2075 | 1,281,198 | 573.2 |
| 2080 | 1,282,595 | 573.9 |
| 2085 | 1,275,865 | 570.9 |
| 2090 | 1,261,455 | 564.4 |
| 2095 | 1,240,512 | 555 |
| 2100 | 1,214,692 | 543.5 |
Data from US Census International Database