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Government of Comoros

18 officials listed, each linked to its source.

Population882,8472025
GDPUS$1.8bn2025
Next electionDue by 2029Presidential election
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Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, has its capital at Moroni and a population of 882,847 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a federal presidential republic. Président de l'Union des Comores Azali Assoumani (in office since 26 May 2016) is head of state. The legislature is the Assembly of the Union (Assemblée de l'Union), a unicameral body with 33 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 12 Jan 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in 2029. Elections are run by the Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). Younoussa Imani is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 17 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

Legislature

Assembly of the Union (Assemblée de l'Union)

Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook

ChamberSeatsLast election
Assembly of the Union (Assemblée de l'Union)33 (all directly elected)1/12/2025 to 2/16/2025

Political mix

Seats by party in each chamber of Comoros. One dot is one seat.

Assembly of the Union

As elected, 2025

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33

Assembly of the Union seats

  • Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros31(93.9%)
  • Independent1(3%)
  • Party for the Reform of Institutions1(3%)
Seats by party (table)
Assembly of the Union: seats by party, as elected, 2025
PartySeatsShare of seats
Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros3193.9%
Independent13%
Party for the Reform of Institutions13%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2025 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 33 seats in the chamber. As of 12 January 2025. Source: Wikipedia, 2025 Comorian parliamentary election (reference source).

Cabinet

PortfolioHolderAppointed
President (President de la Republique, Chef du Gouvernement)Azali Assoumani26 May 2024
Minister of Energy, Water and Hydrocarbons (Ministre de l'Energie, de l'Eau et des Hydrocarbures)Aboubacar Said Anli5 Feb 2026
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Crafts (Ministre de l'Agriculture, de la Peche et de l'Artisanat)Daniel Ali Bandar5 Feb 2026
Minister of Maritime and Air Transport (Ministre des Transports Maritimes et Aeriens)Hassane Alfeine Yasmine5 Feb 2026
Minister of National Education, Teaching, Scientific Research, Training and Professional Integration (Ministre de l'Education nationale, de l'Enseignement, de la Recherche scientifique, de la Formation et de l'Insertion professionnelle)Bacar Mvoulana5 Feb 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Ministre des Affaires etrangeres et de la Cooperation internationale, charge du Monde arabe, de la Diaspora, de la Francophonie et de l'Integration africaine)Mbae Mohamed5 Feb 2026
Minister of the Interior, Decentralisation and Territorial Administration (Ministre de l'Interieur, de la Decentralisation et de l'Administration territoriale, charge des Relations avec les Institutions)Mohamed Ahmed Assoumani5 Feb 2026
Minister of Economy, Industry and Investments (Ministre de l'Economie, de l'Industrie et des Investissements, charge de l'Integration economique)Moustoifa Hassani Mohamed5 Feb 2026
Minister of Finance, Budget and the Banking Sector (Ministre des Finances, du Budget et du Secteur bancaire)Moussa Abderemane5 Feb 2026
Minister for the Promotion of Gender, Solidarity and Information, Government Spokesperson (Ministre de la Promotion du genre, de la Solidarite et de l'Information, Porte-parole du gouvernement)Fatima Ahamada5 Feb 2026
Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and the Civil Service (Ministre de la Justice, des Affaires islamiques et de la Fonction publique, charge des Droits de l'Homme et des Administrations publiques)Mohamed Nourouddine Afraitane5 Feb 2026
Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Transparency (Ministre des Postes, des Telecommunications, de l'Economie numerique et de la Transparence)Oumouri Mmadi Hassani5 Feb 2026
Minister of Youth, Employment, Labour, Sports, Arts and Culture (Ministre de la Jeunesse, de l'Emploi, du Travail, des Sports, des Arts et de la Culture)Saïd Mohamed Ali Saïd5 Feb 2026
Minister of Territorial Planning and Urban Planning (Ministre de l'Amenagement du territoire, de l'Urbanisme, charge des Affaires foncieres et des Transports terrestres)Chekidine Said Madi5 Feb 2026
Minister of Health and Social Protection (Ministre de la Sante et de la Protection sociale)Ahamadi Sidi Nahouda5 Feb 2026
Minister of Environment, in charge of Tourism (Ministre de l'Environnement, charge du Tourisme)Abubakar Ben Mahmoud5 Feb 2026
Secretary General of the Government (Secretaire General du Gouvernement)Nour El Fath Azali3 Jul 2024

Sources: Presidency of the Union of the Comoros (Beit-Salam) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Al-Watwan (national newspaper), reproduction of decree n 26-030/PR of 5 February 2026 (not yet checked against an official page) and CIA World Leaders (list updated 2/11/2026) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); Ministry of Finance, Budget and the Banking Sector (finances.gouv.km) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Al-Watwan (national newspaper), reproduction of decree n 26-030/PR of 5 February 2026 (not yet checked against an official page) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).

List as of 11 Oct 2026.

Parliament, courts and independent offices

OfficeHolderSince
Central bank governorYounoussa Imani-

Sources: Banque Centrale des Comores (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Comoros election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028

Next national election: Due by 2029, presidential election.

DateElectionStatusTurnoutWinner
Due by 2029Presidential electionDue--

Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

Recent results

DateElectionStatusTurnoutWinner
14 Jan 2024Presidential electionHeld-Azali Assoumani (CRC)
12 Jan 2025Parliamentary electionHeld-Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros (CRC)

Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

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Economy at a glance

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GDP
US$1.8bn
2025
GDP growth
3.8%
2025
Remittances received
US$306m
2023
Foreign direct investment
US$9m
2025

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Population of the Comoros

The Comoros had 0.9 million people in 2025, 50th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 1 million by 2030. African countries by population.

The Comoros in numbers

  • Population (2025)

    0.9

    50th largest of 53 in Africa

  • Population growth since 2015 (2025)

    24.7 %

    29th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa

  • Projected population 2030 (2030)

    1.0

    49th highest of 52 in Africa

  • People per sq km (2025)

    487

    4th most crowded of 53 in Africa

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Population of the Comoros, 2015 to 2030Millions of people. From 2026 the figures are IMF projections.
0.70.80.911.12015201720192021202320252027202920301.0
0.70.80.911.1201520192023202720301.0
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PeriodComoros
20150.7
20160.8
20170.8
20180.8
20190.8
20200.8
20210.8
20220.9
20230.9
20240.9
20250.9
20260.9 (partial)
20271.0 (partial)
20281.0 (partial)
20291.0 (partial)
20301.0 (partial)

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation and unemployment in the Comoros

Prices in the Comoros rose 3.3% in 2025, 27th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 3.8% (2025) and 8.8% among people aged 15 to 24. The Comoros' own survey put it at 4.4% in 2021. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · The Comoros' economy.

Prices and jobs in the Comoros

  • Inflation (2025)

    3.3 %

    26th lowest of 52 in Africa

  • Unemployment (2025)

    3.8 %

    20th lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Youth unemployment (2025)

    8.8 %

    24th lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Unemployment, national survey (2021)

    4.4 %

    National survey

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation in the ComorosRise in consumer prices, % a year.
-10-50510152010201320162019202220253.3
-10-5051015201020142018202220263.3
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PeriodComoros
20103.4
20111.8
20126.3
2013-4.3
20147.6
2015-0.1
20160.8
2017-0.2
20182.2
20193.6
20200.8
20210.0
202212.5
20238.4
20245.1
20253.3
2026Not published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Unemployment in the Comoros: ILO estimate and national survey% of the labour force. The national survey line has gaps in years without a survey.
246810201020132016201920222025ILO modelled estimate 3.8National survey 4.4
ILO modelled estimateNational survey24681020102014201820222026
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PeriodILO modelled estimateNational survey
20104.2Not published
20114.1Not published
20124.1Not published
20134.0Not published
20144.08.1
20154.0Not published
20164.1Not published
20174.1Not published
20184.0Not published
20193.9Not published
20204.5Not published
20214.44.4
20223.9Not published
20233.8Not published
20243.8Not published
20253.8Not published
2026Not publishedNot published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy and infant mortality in the Comoros

A child born in the Comoros can expect to live 67 years (2024). 39 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.

Health in the Comoros

  • Life expectancy (2024)

    67.0

    21st longest of 54 in Africa

  • Child deaths under five (2024)

    39

    21st lowest of 54 in Africa

  • Health spending per person (2023)

    102

    18th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy in the Comoros against the middle African countryLife expectancy at birth, years.
6062646668201420162018202020222024Comoros 67.0Middle African country 65…
ComorosMiddle African country60626466682014201720202023
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PeriodComorosMiddle African country
201464.161.8
201564.562.3
201664.862.8
201765.163.1
201865.463.2
201965.763.3
202065.863.7
202165.262.5
202266.564.6
202366.865.6
202467.065.8

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Infant and child mortality in the ComorosDeaths before age five per 1,000 live births. Lower is better.
354045505520142016201820202022202439
3540455055201420172020202339
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PeriodComoros
201450
201549
201648
201747
201846
201945
202044
202143
202241
202340
202439

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Literacy rate in the Comoros

75.6% of adults in the Comoros can read and write (2021, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Comoros.

Literacy and schooling in the Comoros

  • Adult literacy (2021)

    75.6 %

    21st highest of 52 in Africa

  • Youth literacy (2021)

    90.8 %

    18th highest of 53 in Africa

  • Education spending, % of GDP (2023)

    2.3 %

    40th highest of 52 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development and internet access in the Comoros

The Comoros' Human Development Index was 0.603 in 2023, 152nd of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.

Development and digital access in the Comoros

  • Human Development Index (2023)

    0.60

    20th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Internet users (2024)

    32.5 %

    33rd highest of 54 in Africa

  • Mobile subscriptions (2023)

    110

    22nd highest of 54 in Africa

  • Access to electricity (2024)

    91.7 %

    10th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development in the ComorosUNDP Human Development Index, 0 to 1, against the middle African country.
0.40.450.50.550.60.65200020032006200920122015201820212023Comoros 0.60Middle African country 0.…
ComorosMiddle African country0.40.450.50.550.60.65200020052010201520202023
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PeriodComorosMiddle African country
20000.460.44
20010.470.45
20020.480.45
20030.490.46
20040.490.46
20050.500.47
20060.510.47
20070.510.48
20080.520.49
20090.530.50
20100.530.50
20110.540.51
20120.550.52
20130.560.52
20140.560.52
20150.570.53
20160.570.53
20170.580.54
20180.580.54
20190.590.55
20200.590.55
20210.590.56
20220.600.57
20230.600.57

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Is the Comoros safe?

The US State Department rates the Comoros at level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution. Safest countries in Africa.

Safety in the Comoros

  • US travel advisory level (2026)

    2

    31st safest by advisory of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Coups, democracy and stability in the Comoros

The Comoros has had 6 successful coups, the latest on 30 April 1999, and 6 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.

  • 19 December 2001: Failed coup attempt
  • 21 March 2000: Failed coup attempt
  • 30 April 1999: Coup (succeeded)
  • 5 October 1995: Coup (succeeded)
  • 29 September 1995: Coup (succeeded)
  • 26 September 1992: Failed coup attempt
  • 26 November 1989: Coup (succeeded)
  • 30 November 1987: Failed coup attempt
Democracy and stability in the Comoros

  • Voice and accountability (2025)

    38

    32nd highest of 54 in Africa

  • Political stability (2025)

    62

    17th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Control of corruption (2025)

    30

    31st highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

The Comoros' debt

Government debt was 30.5% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is China, owed 27.7% of public debt abroad (2024). The Comoros' debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.

Where Comoros ranks in Africa

Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.

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PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Comoros. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/comoros