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Azali Assoumani was re-elected for a third term as President of the Comoros Union in January 2024 following the first round of presidential elections. On July 1, 2024, he appointed a new cabinet of 15 ministers, including two women, and a new ministry in charge of gender promotion. Parliamentary elections in January 2025 renewed the National Assembly for a five-year term, with President Azali Assoumani's party, the Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros (CRC), securing an absolute majority. On February 16, 2025, municipal elections were held and the CRC won the majority of the constituencies, including the capital, Moroni.

Economy
Comoros’ GDP growth is projected at 3.4% in 2025, up slightly from 3.3% in 2024, driven mainly by the services sector, supported by commerce and easing inflation. Industry is expected to grow by 3.3%, led by construction in transport, tourism, and health, while agriculture, which employs most of the poor, will grow modestly at 2.9%. On the demand side, private consumption remains the main growth driver, supported by lower inflation and remittances.

Inflation, averaging 4.4% until mid-2025, is expected to decline to 3.8% by year-end due to lower food and energy prices. However, external pressures persist: exports are declining while imports rose 13.5%, driven by import dependence and strong domestic demand.

The fiscal deficit is projected to widen slightly to 3.9% of GDP in 2025. Tax revenues dropped by 12% by mid-2025 due to weak customs arrears and private sector resistance. Grants are expected at 6.9% of GDP. Public debt is projected to increase from 33.7 to 36.5%. The government completed the fourth review of the IMF-supported program in June 2025, marking the second consecutive year of fiscal consolidation.

Medium-term growth will be supported by the 2027 Indian Ocean Games, investments under Plan Comores Emergent 2030, resilient private consumption, and an improving business climate, including better credit access and infrastructure. Poverty is expected to decline to 43.3% by 2027, with inflation converging toward 3%.

Last Updated: Oct 07, 2025

Comoros faces persistent structural challenges, shaped by its geographic isolation, limited domestic market size, and institutional capacity constraints. These factors have contributed to modest economic growth, averaging 2.6% over the past four decades. As a result, poverty remains a pressing concern, with 45.2% of the population estimated to live below the lower-middle income country line in 2025 ($4.20/day, 2021 PPP)and only gradual improvements projected through 2027. Socioeconomic disparities are particularly evident in rural communities, underscoring the importance of inclusive and targeted development efforts.

The Comorian economy remains largely driven by remittances and domestic consumption. Private sector investment faces structural constraints, including limited financial intermediation and elevated credit risks. State-owned enterprises dominate key sectors, which can constrain market competition and contribute to fiscal pressures. Strengthening human capital remains a priority, as access to quality education, healthcare, and social protection services is still limited for many.

Comoros remains highly exposed to climate-related risks, as illustrated by the impact of Cyclone Kenneth in 2019, which caused damages equivalent to 14% of GDP and affected over 40% of the population. Poor infrastructure, particularly in coastal and urban areas, exacerbates the impact of natural disasters. Constraints in governance and public financial management, coupled with low domestic revenue mobilization, continue to narrow the fiscal space available for productive investments. To escape the low-growth trap, Comoros would benefit from the implementation of bold and strategic reforms, including strengthening governance, enhancing climate resilience, expanding critical infrastructure, boosting agricultural productivity, fostering private sector development to stimulate job creation, and investing in human capital to support inclusive and sustainable growth.

Last Updated: Oct 15, 2025

ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº Group’s engagement in Comoros is guided by  , developed in consultation with the government, civil society, private sector, women and youth associations, and representatives from across the islands. Aligned with the National Plan for Emerging Comoros (2020-2030), the CPF’s focus is on four strategic objectives: building human capital, supporting disaster recovery and resilience, improving the business environment and governance, and enhancing connectivity.

ľ¹ÏӰԺ’s engagement in Comoros has helped advance key national priorities, including economic and fiscal reforms, improved healthcare quality, reduced chronic malnutrition, increased access to energy, and strengthened national connectivity. ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº is financing 14 projects in Comoros totaling $375 million, including five regional operations. The portfolio spans health, social protection, education, disaster recovery, energy, transport, water, agriculture, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and statistical development. ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº has also supported government responses to major crises, including Cyclone Kenneth (2019), the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine.  

A new World Bank Group CPF will be prepared this fiscal year to guide engagement over the next ten years, with emphasis on supporting economy-wide enablers (macro stability, human capital, access to energy, water and sanitation) and high-potential employment sectors such as agribusiness, blue economy, and tourism to boost job creation and economic transformation in Comoros.

Partners

ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº is working in close cooperation with France, the European Union, the International Monetary Fund, various UN agencies, the Islamic Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the OPEC Fund to harmonize donor efforts in Comoros.

Last Updated: Oct 07, 2025

Boosting Private Sector Growth and Jobs
The strengthened Comoros’ private sector, especially in agriculture, tourism, and youth entrepreneurship. It mobilized $8.2 million in private capital, created 1,800 jobs, and supported 87 SMEs and cooperatives. Beneficiaries saw a 35.5% revenue increase and crop yields rose by 33.86%. The project improved market access by rehabilitating rural roads, developed multi-service platforms and storage facilities.

Strengthening Health Systems
The is improving access to healthcare, reaching 206,000 people and supporting 82 health facilities. The enhanced emergency response, notably during the cholera outbreak, supporting surveillance, case management, and vaccination of 53% of the population. It also upgraded cold chain logistics and rehabilitated 30 health facilities and solar-powered warehouses.

Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Resilience

The is enhancing Comoros’ disaster preparedness through cyclone-resilient housing, road upgrades, and community infrastructures that boost local resilience and jobs. The enabled rapid financial response after Cyclone Chido, while the Crisis Emergency Response Project provided a fast-activation mechanism for restoring essential services.

Strengthening Water Access
The addresses critical supply challenges in Moroni. It is improving water access through infrastructure upgrades, diversification of sources, and governance reforms. Results include water delivery to El Maarouf hospital and groundwork for future island-wide investments. The Regional Climate Resilience Project enhances water security through early warning systems, and infrastructure upgrades, such as solar-powered pumps, two 2,500 m³ tanks, and new water sources.

Last Updated: Oct 07, 2025