Safest cities in Comoros
2 cities with 100k+ population · data updated 2026-09-04
What official travel advice warns about
Terrorism
- Terrorism in ComorosAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in Comoros, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Political situation
- Protests and unrest can happen in Comoros, including in Moroni and other parts of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, particularly following elections. Protests have previously blocked roads, making travel in Moroni difficult, including between the city and the international airport.
Crime
- Protecting your belongingsKeep your valuables, cash and important documents in hotel safes where possible.
Laws and cultural differences
- Personal IDAlways travel with your ID. Keep printed copies of your passport’s photo page and visa stamp.
- ReligionComoros is an Islamic country. The official religion is Sunni Islam. People are not allowed to practise Shia Islam in Comoros.
- Dress and behaviour codesClothing for men and women needs to cover the body loosely, from the shoulders to the knees.
- RamadanAll matters of religious practice and custom are given particular importance by the people and authorities throughout the year. This importance is especially heightened during the month of Ramadan.
- Alcohol laws and bansIt is possible to buy alcohol in Comoros, for example at hotels, but drinking alcohol or being drunk on public highways is illegal. Offences are punishable by fines or even imprisonment.
- Illegal drugs and prison sentencesDrug trafficking and possession are serious offences. If you are found guilty, you could get a long prison sentence and a fine.
- Using cameras in secure areasIt is advisable to ask people for permission before photographing them. Avoid taking photos of public buildings, particularly military and police buildings.
- LGBT+ travellersSame-sex sexual activity is illegal in Comoros. If convicted you could get a prison sentence of up to 5 years and heavy fines.
- MoneyThere are very few banks or ATMs in Grande Comore or on the other islands. People in Comoros mainly use cash. Credit cards are not always accepted – check in advance if your hotel accepts your card.
Transport risks
- Road travelIf you are planning to drive in Comoros, see information on driving abroad.
- Sea travelBoats and ferries take passengers between the 3 islands. They can be overloaded, in poor condition and without life jackets. Overloaded vessels have capsized in Comorian waters with significant loss of life.
Extreme weather and natural disasters
- Tropical cyclonesTropical cyclones can affect Comoros between January and May. Monitor local news and check World Meteorological Organization weather reports for Comoros.
- Volcanic eruptionsKarthala, near Moroni on Grande Comore, is an active volcano which last erupted in 2007. Check Karthala’s most recent reports and monitoring before you make plans to visit.
Headings and opening lines from the UK FCDO “Safety and security” travel advice for Comoros, updated 2025-12-10 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Read the full advice on gov.uk →
Country figures
- Homicide rate
- no data
- Income inequality
- Gini 30.32024
- Human development
- HDI 0.6032023
- Income
- $4,260/yrGNI per capita PPP
- Road deaths
- 26.6 /100kWHO, 2019
- Political stability
- 62/100WGI, 2024 · higher = more stable
- Rule of law
- 38/100WGI, 2024
- Corruption perceptions
- 20/100Transparency Intl, 2025 · higher = cleaner
- Natural-hazard risk
- 3.1/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Women, Peace & Security
- 0.59GIWPS, 2025 · 0-1, higher = better
- Air quality
- 10.2 µg/m³PM2.5, 2023 · WHO guideline is 5
- Safe drinking water
- no dataof population · WHO/UNICEF JMP
- Healthcare capacity
- 0.4 doctors /1k2.2 hospital beds per 1,000
- Malaria
- 63 /1k at riskWHO, 2024 · endemic countries only
Natural hazards
- Tsunami
- 2.1/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
- Cyclone
- 1.5/10EU INFORM, 2026 · higher = riskier
Hazard types scoring under 1 out of 10 are not listed.
Same-sex sexual activity is criminalized in Comoros (as of 2025). This describes the law on the books, not necessarily enforcement practice.
How Comoros compares
| Measure | Comoros | World median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | no data | 2.4 /100k | — |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 30.3 | 35.2 | −4.9 — better for Comoros |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.603 | 0.763 | −0.160 — better for World median |
| Road deaths | 26.6 /100k | 15.4 /100k | +11.2 /100k — better for World median |
| Rule of law | 38/100 | 52/100 | −14/100 — better for World median |
| Corruption perceptions | 20/100 | 39/100 | −19/100 — better for World median |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 10.2 µg/m³ | 19.7 µg/m³ | −9.5 µg/m³ — better for Comoros |
| Natural-hazard risk | 3.1/10 | 3.8/10 | −0.7/10 — better for Comoros |
| Measure | Comoros | Africa median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | no data | 4.5 /100k | — |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 30.3 | 38.5 | −8.2 — better for Comoros |
| Human development (HDI) | 0.603 | 0.560 | +0.043 — better for Comoros |
| Road deaths | 26.6 /100k | 28.2 /100k | −1.6 /100k — better for Comoros |
| Rule of law | 38/100 | 42/100 | −4/100 — better for Africa median |
| Corruption perceptions | 20/100 | 31/100 | −11/100 — better for Africa median |
| Air quality (PM2.5) | 10.2 µg/m³ | 27.7 µg/m³ | −17.5 µg/m³ — better for Comoros |
| Natural-hazard risk | 3.1/10 | 5.3/10 | −2.2/10 — better for Comoros |
Medians, not means, so one extreme country cannot drag the reference value. Each row compares only the countries that have a published figure for that measure, and differences are plain arithmetic between stored values.