COM · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 1,663 USD (PPP: 3,959 intl$) · Total GDP: 1.4 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Comoros is 133 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 1.44 billion USD 1,663 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 1,590 USD
GDP (PPP) 3,959 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1980 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 1.44 1,663
2023 1.33 1,560
2022 1.22 1,465
2021 1.27 1,555
2020 1.22 1,519
2019 1.19 1,510
2018 1.18 1,527
2017 1.08 1,424
2016 1.01 1,365
2015 0.97 1,329
2014 1.15 1,616
2013 1.12 1,603
2012 1.02 1,490
2011 1.02 1,531
2010 0.91 1,387
2009 0.91 1,410
2008 0.92 1,455
2007 0.80 1,290
2006 0.69 1,138
2005 0.66 1,106
2004 0.62 1,072
2003 0.55 960
2002 0.43 765
2001 0.37 681
2000 0.34 633
1999 0.37 707
1998 0.36 704
1997 0.36 715
1996 0.39 786
1995 0.39 801
1994 0.31 653
1993 0.43 903
1992 0.44 939
1991 0.40 879
1990 0.40 903
1989 0.33 759
1988 0.34 798
1987 0.31 763
1986 0.26 646
1985 0.19 494
1984 0.19 501
1983 0.20 534
1982 0.20 566
1981 0.21 613
1980 0.24 721

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Comoros play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Comoros Per Capita
Imports 0.50 billion USD (34.5% of GDP)
Exports 0.14 billion USD (9.9% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Comoros
Household debt 0.20 billion USD (13.9% of GDP)

Corruption in Comoros

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 3.8%
2024 3.8%
2023 3.8%
2022 3.9%
2021 4.4%
2020 4.5%
2019 3.9%
2018 4.0%
2017 4.0%
2016 4.1%
2015 4.0%
2014 4.0%
2013 4.0%
2012 4.1%
2011 4.1%
2010 4.2%
2009 4.3%
2008 4.4%
2007 4.5%
2006 4.5%
2005 4.5%
2004 4.6%
2003 4.6%
2002 4.4%
2001 4.4%
2000 4.4%
1999 4.5%
1998 4.6%
1997 4.6%
1996 4.8%
1995 4.7%
1994 4.6%
1993 4.6%
1992 4.5%
1991 4.8%

Inflation rates in percentages 2001 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 5.1%
2023 8.4%
2022 12.5%
2021 0.0%
2020 0.8%
2019 3.6%
2018 2.2%
2017 -0.2%
2016 0.8%
2015 -0.1%
2014 7.5%
2013 -4.3%
2012 6.3%
2011 1.8%
2010 3.4%
2009 4.4%
2008 1.7%
2007 4.5%
2006 3.4%
2005 3.0%
2004 4.5%
2003 3.8%
2002 3.5%
2001 5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Comoros in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Comoros is 1,663 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 3,959 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Comoros?

The main economic sectors in Comoros include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Comoros in 2024?

The inflation rate in Comoros is 5.1% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Comoros including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

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Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026