Population
Malawi is higher
Malawi records 21,655,286, about 25.0× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Malawi is higher
Malawi records 118,480 km², about 63.7× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Malawi is higher
Malawi records $11.32 billion, about 7.85× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇰🇲 Comoros866,628
🇲🇼 Malawi21,655,286
Malawi’s population is about 25.0× that of the Comoros, a difference of 20,788,658.
Surface area
🇰🇲 Comoros1,861 km²
🇲🇼 Malawi118,480 km²
Malawi’s surface area is about 63.7× that of the Comoros, a difference of 116,619 km².
Population density
🇰🇲 Comoros466 /km²
🇲🇼 Malawi183 /km²
The Comoros’ population density is 155% higher than that of Malawi, a difference of 283 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇰🇲 Comoros$1.44 billion · 2024
🇲🇼 Malawi$11.32 billion · 2024
Malawi’s nominal GDP is 685% larger than that of the Comoros, a difference of $9.88 billion.
GDP per capita
🇰🇲 Comoros$1,663 · 2024
🇲🇼 Malawi$523 · 2024
The Comoros’ GDP per capita is 218% higher than that of Malawi, a difference of $1,140.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Moroni
Lilongwe
Population
866,628
21,655,286
Surface area
1,861 km²
118,480 km²
Population density
466 /km²
183 /km²
Nominal GDP
$1.44 billion · 2024
$11.32 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,663 · 2024
$523 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Comorian franc · KMF · CF
Malawian kwacha · MWK · MK
Nationality
Comoran, Comorian
Malawian
Phone code
+269
+265
Internet domain
.km
.mw
ISO codes
KM / COM
MW / MWI
Time zone
Indian/Comoro
Africa/Blantyre
Native name
Komori
Malawi
| Measure | Comoros | Malawi |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Moroni | Lilongwe |
| Population | 866,628 | 21,655,286 |
| Surface area | 1,861 km² | 118,480 km² |
| Population density | 466 /km² | 183 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.44 billion · 2024 | $11.32 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,663 · 2024 | $523 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Comorian franc · KMF · CF | Malawian kwacha · MWK · MK |
| Nationality | Comoran, Comorian | Malawian |
| Phone code | +269 | +265 |
| Internet domain | .km | .mw |
| ISO codes | KM / COM | MW / MWI |
| Time zone | Indian/Comoro | Africa/Blantyre |
| Native name | Komori | Malawi |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Comoros
Nestled in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the African coast, the Union of the Comoros is a petite archipelago of volcanic islands renowned for its stunning marine life, fragrant spice plantations, and a blend of African, Arab, and French influences.
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Mal, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa known for its friendly people and beautiful Lake Malawi.
Full Malawi profile →Comoros & Malawi: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Comoros?
The capital of Comoros is Moroni.
What is the population of Comoros?
Comoros has a recorded population of approximately 866,628 people.
How big is Comoros?
Comoros covers an area of about 1,861 km².
What is the population density of Comoros?
Comoros has a population density of roughly 466 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Comoros?
Comoros has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.44 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Comoros?
Comoros has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,663.
What currency is used in Comoros?
Comoros uses the Comorian franc (KMF), with the symbol CF.
Where is Comoros located?
Comoros is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Comoros?
The native name of Comoros is Komori.
What are people from Comoros called?
People from Comoros are referred to as Comoran, Comorian.
What is the phone calling code for Comoros?
The international dialing code for Comoros is +269.
What is the internet domain for Comoros?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Comoros is .km.
What time zone is Comoros in?
Comoros uses the Indian/Comoro time zone.
What is Comoros known for?
Nestled in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the African coast, the Union of the Comoros is a petite archipelago of volcanic islands renowned for its stunning marine life, fragrant spice plantations, and a blend of African, Arab, and French influences.
What is the capital of Malawi?
The capital of Malawi is Lilongwe.
What is the population of Malawi?
Malawi has a recorded population of approximately 21,655,286 people.
How big is Malawi?
Malawi covers an area of about 118,480 km².
What is the population density of Malawi?
Malawi has a population density of roughly 183 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Malawi?
Malawi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.32 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Malawi?
Malawi has a GDP per capita of approximately $523.
What currency is used in Malawi?
Malawi uses the Malawian kwacha (MWK), with the symbol MK.
Where is Malawi located?
Malawi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Malawi called?
People from Malawi are referred to as Malawian.
What is the phone calling code for Malawi?
The international dialing code for Malawi is +265.
What is the internet domain for Malawi?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malawi is .mw.
What time zone is Malawi in?
Malawi uses the Africa/Blantyre time zone.
What is Malawi known for?
Mal, officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa known for its friendly people and beautiful Lake Malawi.