Comoros Economic Update, June 2025

Comoros has a rare opportunity to break from its historical cycle of low growth by leveraging recent stability to implement transformative policies that promote inclusive development and resilience. Despite achieving greater stability since reunification, the economy has not broken from its historical pattern of stagnation. Growth has remained persistently weak, keeping per capita income virtually unchanged over time. This prolonged underperformance has left poverty levels stubbornly high, with minimal improvement compared to peer nations. The country's limited progress has been further exposed by recent global shocks, underscoring the urgent need for transformative policies to spur inclusive growth and build resilience. However, the enhanced stability that the country has recently achieved, coupled with the opportunity to host the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games, represents a pivotal turning point for driving reform momentum