Share of the population living in cities in Comoros
Comoros: Share of the population living in cities was 46.6 in 2020. β Volatile
Share of the population living in cities in Comoros, 1950β2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population living in cities in Comoros is 46.6, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population living in cities in Comoros peaked at 46.6 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1950.
That places Comoros 70th out of 229 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970s | 26.1 | 24.58 | 27.62 | 2 |
| 1980s | 35.12 | 26.43 | 43.8 | 2 |
| 1990s | 43.83 | 43.76 | 43.9 | 2 |
| 2000s | 44.8 | 43.97 | 45.63 | 2 |
| 2010s | 46.1 | 46.03 | 46.16 | 2 |
| 2020s | 46.6 | 46.6 | 46.6 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
More population data for Comoros
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.282 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 123,722 (2100)
- Population density 1,027 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.282 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4434 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.6 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,246 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.6 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.82 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 5 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population living in cities in Comoros?
- Share of the population living in cities in Comoros was 46.6 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population living in cities recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 46.6 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of the population living in cities recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1950.
- How does Comoros rank for share of the population living in cities?
- Comoros ranks 70th out of 229 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of the population living in cities rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population living in cities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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