Comoros (COM)

Comoros is a country in Africa with a population of 893,300. The history of Comoros is a story of rich cultural exchange, influenced by African, Arab, and Malagasy people over centuries, leading to the widespread adoption of Islam, which is deeply integrated into daily life. Traditional customs and the unique blend of these cultures define its distinct people groups and vibrant cultural expressions in music, art, and ceremonies. The island's economy has historically relied on agriculture, fostering a strong sense of community and shared heritage among its inhabitants, preserving their traditions and faith.

People Groups of Comoros:

Comoros Fast Facts:

Total People Groups:11
Total Population:893,300
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:3
Population:446,500
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:8
Population:446,800
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:0
Population:0

Comoros Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 1  
Dying Daily: 17  
Dying Daily without Christ: 17  
Birth Rate: 28.4  
Death Rate: 6.9

People Groups of Comoros

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11 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountry ▼PopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
ArabsArabsComoros900Engaged yet UnreachedStandard ArabicSunni Islam
Comorian NgazidjaComorian NgazidjaComoros425,000Engaged yet UnreachedNgazidja ComorianSunni Islam
Comorian NzwaniComorian NzwaniComoros402,000Unengaged and UnreachedNdzwani ComorianSunni Islam
FrenchFrenchComoros1,800Engaged yet UnreachedFrenchRoman Catholicism
MakuaMakuaComoros14,500Engaged yet UnreachedMakhuwa-MeettoSunni Islam
Malagasy MaoreMalagasy MaoreComoros1,300Engaged yet UnreachedPlateau MalagasyAnimism
MalaysMalaysComoros1,100Engaged yet UnreachedMalay (individual language)Sunni Islam
SakalavaSakalavaComoros1,000Engaged yet UnreachedBushiAnimism
SwahiliSwahiliComoros1,200Engaged yet UnreachedSwahili (individual language)Sunni Islam
Comorian MwaliComorian MwaliComoros41,000Unengaged and UnreachedMwali ComorianSunni Islam
Deaf ComoransDeaf ComoransComoros3,500Unengaged and UnreachedComorian Sign LanguageEthnoreligion

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