Population

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Surface area
Rwanda is higher
Nominal GDP
Rwanda is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Rwanda’s population is about 16.5× that of the Comoros, a difference of 13,389,939.
Surface area
Rwanda’s surface area is about 14.2× that of the Comoros, a difference of 24,477 km².
Population density
Rwanda’s population density is 16% higher than that of the Comoros, a difference of 75.6 /km².
Nominal GDP
Rwanda’s nominal GDP is 889% larger than that of the Comoros, a difference of $12.81 billion.
GDP per capita
The Comoros’ GDP per capita is 66% higher than that of Rwanda, a difference of $663.
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
Kigali
Population
866,628
14,256,567
Surface area
1,861 km²
26,338 km²
Population density
466 /km²
541 /km²
Nominal GDP
$1.44 billion · 2024
$14.25 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,663 · 2024
$1,000 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Comorian franc · KMF · CF
Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw
Nationality
Comoran, Comorian
Rwandan
Phone code
+269
+250
Internet domain
.km
.rw
ISO codes
KM / COM
RW / RWA
Time zone
Indian/Comoro
Africa/Kigali
Native name
Komori
Rwanda
| Measure | Comoros | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Moroni | Kigali |
| Population | 866,628 | 14,256,567 |
| Surface area | 1,861 km² | 26,338 km² |
| Population density | 466 /km² | 541 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.44 billion · 2024 | $14.25 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,663 · 2024 | $1,000 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Comorian franc · KMF · CF | Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw |
| Nationality | Comoran, Comorian | Rwandan |
| Phone code | +269 | +250 |
| Internet domain | .km | .rw |
| ISO codes | KM / COM | RW / RWA |
| Time zone | Indian/Comoro | Africa/Kigali |
| Native name | Komori | Rwanda |
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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.
Full Comoros profile →About Rwanda
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).
Full Rwanda profile →Comoros & Rwanda: 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 Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
What is the population of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a recorded population of approximately 14,256,567 people.
How big is Rwanda?
Rwanda covers an area of about 26,338 km².
What is the population density of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a population density of roughly 541 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.25 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Rwanda?
Rwanda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,000.
What currency is used in Rwanda?
Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (RWF), with the symbol FRw.
Where is Rwanda located?
Rwanda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Rwanda called?
People from Rwanda are referred to as Rwandan.
What is the phone calling code for Rwanda?
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250.
What is the internet domain for Rwanda?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Rwanda is .rw.
What time zone is Rwanda in?
Rwanda uses the Africa/Kigali time zone.
What is Rwanda known for?
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).