Remittance Outflows Statistics in Comoros (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances paid in the Comoros came to $5.8 million in 2023. Up from $4.5 million in 2022 to $5.8 million in 2023. Comoros ranks #39 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #175 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- $5.8 million (2023)
- Remittance Outflows in the Comoros as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +30.4% (2023)
- Up from $4.5 million in 2022 to $5.8 million in 2023.
- CAGR 1990–2023
- +0.8% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from $4.4 million in 1990 to $5.8 million in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $4.4 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $4.4 million in 1990 to $5.8 million in 2023.
- Peak value (1992)
- $11 million (1992)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is $5.8 million.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #39 of 42 (2023)
- The Comoros ranks 39 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #175 of 181 (2023)
- The Comoros ranks 175 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- $271 million (2023)
- The Comoros ($5.8 million) is below the average of $271 million across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $8.8 million (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (30.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 1.4% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in the Comoros (2024)
- 32.5% (2024)
- 32.5% of the population in the Comoros used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 866,628 (2024)
- The Comoros had a population of 866,628 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2023
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.8M | +30.4% |
| 2022 | 4.5M | +48.8% |
| 2021 | 3M | +181.1% |
| 2020 | 1.1M | −77.2% |
| 2019 | 4.7M | −1.0% |
| 2018 | 4.7M | +144.1% |
| 2017 | 1.9M | +109.6% |
| 2016 | 920,602 | −13.3% |
| 2015 | 1.1M | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 981,694 | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 826,400 | −7.7% |
| 2011 | 895,331 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 786,612 | +32.4% |
| 2009 | 594,296 | −10.9% |
| 2008 | 667,085 | +46.4% |
| 2007 | 455,742 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 408,352 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 399,551 | +26.4% |
| 2004 | 316,053 | +49.4% |
| 2003 | 211,532 | −94.0% |
| 1995 | 3.5M | −42.0% |
| 1994 | 6M | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 5.4M | −51.4% |
| 1992 | 11M | +73.3% |
| 1991 | 6.4M | +43.6% |
| 1990 | 4.4M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in the Comoros?
Personal remittances paid in the Comoros stood at $5.8 million in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does the Comoros compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The Comoros ranks 39 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with $5.8 million versus a regional average of $271 million (latest values per country).
Where does the Comoros rank globally on remittance outflows?
The Comoros ranks 175 of 181 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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