Comoros Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Comoros's urban population was 33.89% in 2025, ranked 186th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Comoros's urban population stood at 33.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 33.89% by 2025. Comoros ranked 186th globally.
Comoros’ urban population has risen from 13.16 percent in 1960 to 33.89 percent in 2025, marking a steady increase over 66 years and reaching its all‑time peak in the current year. The share of residents living in cities more than doubled, reflecting gradual rural‑to‑urban migration and modest expansion of urban infrastructure. Compared with regional peers, Comoros’ 2025 level (33.89 percent, rank 186 globally) is close to Eritrea’s 34.40 percent and Kyrgyz Republic’s 34.67 percent, yet remains slightly higher than Bangladesh’s 32.97 percent, suggesting a comparable pace of urbanisation among developing economies with limited industrial bases. The upward trajectory is consistent with broader Sub‑Saharan trends, though the absolute level remains low relative to the global average. Continued investment in housing, services, and transport could sustain the current rise, while accelerated economic diversification might accelerate urban growth beyond the modest gains recorded to date.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 34.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 34.26% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 33.89% | - | - |
| 2025 | 33.89% | +0.36% | #186 |
| 2024 | 33.54% | +0.39% | #31 |
| 2023 | 33.15% | +0.38% | #31 |
| 2022 | 32.77% | +0.36% | #30 |
| 2021 | 32.41% | +0.35% | #30 |
| 2020 | 32.06% | +0.34% | #30 |
| 2019 | 31.73% | +0.32% | #30 |
| 2018 | 31.41% | +0.31% | #30 |
| 2017 | 31.10% | +0.37% | #28 |
| 2016 | 30.73% | +0.36% | #28 |
| 2015 | 30.37% | +0.34% | #29 |
| 2014 | 30.03% | +0.33% | #29 |
| 2013 | 29.70% | +0.31% | #29 |
| 2012 | 29.40% | +0.28% | #28 |
| 2011 | 29.11% | +0.26% | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Comoros matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2002. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Comoros's urban population was 33.89% in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Comoros's urban population peaked at 33.89% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Comoros was 13.16% in 1960.
Comoros ranks 186th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Comoros's urban population is projected to reach 33.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Comoros in 2025 was 33.89%. This ranks 186th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_comoros_urban-population,
title = {Comoros Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/comoros/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}