Comoros population (live estimate)

The Comoros archipelago has a multilingual environment where Comorian (Shikomori), a Bantu language with Arabic influence, is the primary spoken language. Each island has its own dialect: Shingazidja, Shimwali, Shindzuani, and Shimaore. French is used in administration, education, and law, while Arabic holds an important role in religion and Islamic education.

Comoros has a young and rapidly growing population, with densities highest in coastal and urban areas such as Moroni. The islands experience significant migration, especially toward Mayotte and mainland France. Most communities rely on fishing, agriculture, and informal trade. Dialect variation often correlates with island identity and demographic distribution.

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.