Population
Somalia is higher
Somalia records 19,009,151, about 21.9× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Somalia is higher
Somalia records 637,660 km², about 342.6× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Somalia is higher
Somalia records $11.97 billion, about 8.30× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇰🇲 Comoros866,628
🇸🇴 Somalia19,009,151
Somalia’s population is about 21.9× that of the Comoros, a difference of 18,142,523.
Surface area
🇰🇲 Comoros1,861 km²
🇸🇴 Somalia637,660 km²
Somalia’s surface area is about 343× that of the Comoros, a difference of 635,799 km².
Population density
🇰🇲 Comoros466 /km²
🇸🇴 Somalia29.8 /km²
The Comoros’ population density is about 15.6× that of Somalia, a difference of 436 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇰🇲 Comoros$1.44 billion · 2024
🇸🇴 Somalia$11.97 billion · 2024
Somalia’s nominal GDP is 730% larger than that of the Comoros, a difference of $10.53 billion.
GDP per capita
🇰🇲 Comoros$1,663 · 2024
🇸🇴 Somalia$630 · 2024
The Comoros’ GDP per capita is 164% higher than that of Somalia, a difference of $1,033.
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
Mogadishu
Population
866,628
19,009,151
Surface area
1,861 km²
637,660 km²
Population density
466 /km²
29.8 /km²
Nominal GDP
$1.44 billion · 2024
$11.97 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,663 · 2024
$630 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Comorian franc · KMF · CF
Somali shilling · SOS · Sh.so.
Nationality
Comoran, Comorian
Somali, Somalian
Phone code
+269
+252
Internet domain
.km
.so
ISO codes
KM / COM
SO / SOM
Time zone
Indian/Comoro
Africa/Mogadishu
Native name
Komori
Soomaaliya
| Measure | Comoros | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Moroni | Mogadishu |
| Population | 866,628 | 19,009,151 |
| Surface area | 1,861 km² | 637,660 km² |
| Population density | 466 /km² | 29.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.44 billion · 2024 | $11.97 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,663 · 2024 | $630 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Comorian franc · KMF · CF | Somali shilling · SOS · Sh.so. |
| Nationality | Comoran, Comorian | Somali, Somalian |
| Phone code | +269 | +252 |
| Internet domain | .km | .so |
| ISO codes | KM / COM | SO / SOM |
| Time zone | Indian/Comoro | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Native name | Komori | Soomaaliya |
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Country overviews
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 Somalia
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the most easterly of the African countries and its landmass lies along the southern boundary of the Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden.
Full Somalia profile →Comoros & Somalia: 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 Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What is the population of Somalia?
Somalia has a recorded population of approximately 19,009,151 people.
How big is Somalia?
Somalia covers an area of about 637,660 km².
What is the population density of Somalia?
Somalia has a population density of roughly 29.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Somalia?
Somalia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.97 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Somalia?
Somalia has a GDP per capita of approximately $630.
What currency is used in Somalia?
Somalia uses the Somali shilling (SOS), with the symbol Sh.so..
Where is Somalia located?
Somalia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Somalia?
The native name of Somalia is Soomaaliya.
What are people from Somalia called?
People from Somalia are referred to as Somali, Somalian.
What is the phone calling code for Somalia?
The international dialing code for Somalia is +252.
What is the internet domain for Somalia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Somalia is .so.
What time zone is Somalia in?
Somalia uses the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
What is Somalia known for?
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the most easterly of the African countries and its landmass lies along the southern boundary of the Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden.