Moving to ComorosShare
It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Madagascar.
Lifestyle & Vibe
Comoros is one of the poorest and most infrastructure-deprived nations on Earth, with unreliable electricity, near-zero remote work infrastructure, and extremely limited high-speed internet access — it is not a viable destination for remote workers. The cost of living is low, but that is negated entirely by the inability to work reliably, the absence of any digital nomad community, and the scarcity of international banking options. Healthcare is critically underdeveloped, and getting in or out of the country is expensive and logistically complex. Unless you are on a humanitarian mission or academic research, this is not a place to base your remote career.
Digital Freedom & Remote Work
Censorship and network interference data is currently being collected for Comoros.
Society & Demographics
In Comoros, the population is slightly skewed towards males at 50.29%, while females make up 49.71%. With an internet penetration rate of 32.52%, digital connectivity remains unevenly distributed. The country's GINI index stands at 30.30, indicating a relatively moderate level of income inequality. Comoros also faces challenges with urbanization and demographic shifts; only about one-third (33.54%) of the population resides in cities, while women are underrepresented in political leadership roles, comprising just 16.67% of parliamentarians.
Gender Distribution
Aging Society
Population over 65 years old
Education Spending
UNESCO Data. Indicates focus on public schooling.
Quality of Life
The quality of life in Comoros is marked by a life expectancy of 67.5 years, indicating an average lifespan but with challenges in healthcare access and outcomes, as reflected by the low Universal Health Coverage Index at 52.0. Despite a relatively low obesity rate of 16.77%, the country faces broader health and social issues, with a Happiness Score of only 3.925 on a scale of 0 to 10, suggesting significant room for improvement in overall well-being. Air quality is generally good, with PM2.5 levels at 11.93 µg/m³, but the absence of data on homicide rates and limited medical resources per capita (4.24 doctors per 10k people) point to areas needing urgent attention.
Economic Freedom & Business Climate
The economy of Comoros faces significant challenges, as reflected by its Overall Economic Freedom Score of 52.7000 on a scale from 0 to 100. Despite a relatively low unemployment rate at 3.8200%, the country grapples with high government spending and a tax burden that stifles business growth. Financial freedom remains particularly weak, scoring only 30.0000, which hinders investment and economic diversification. While monetary policies are somewhat free, other freedoms such as property rights (25.3000) and judicial effectiveness (23.1000) are severely constrained, creating an unstable business climate that limits financial freedom.
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors. Scores span 0-100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Climate Profile (Moroni)
Nestled in the warm embrace of the Indian Ocean, Comoros enjoys a tropical climate with year-round warmth and minimal seasonal variations. The peak heat and rain fall during April to June, marked by scorching days that can reach up to 30°C coupled with more than 25 rainy days per month. For those seeking a relocation or visit, the months from July to October offer the most pleasant weather, when temperatures ease to comfortable levels around 27°C and rainfall is at its lowest, making it an ideal time for both expats and digital nomads to settle into this lush, tropical paradise.
Political Stability & Governance
Evaluated across Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI). Scores span approximately -2.5 to 2.5, where higher scores indicate stronger governance, better stability, and lower corruption.
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Are people happy in Comoros?
The World Happiness Report scores Comoros at 3.9 out of 10.