Comoros
Freedom at a Glance
Global Freedom
42 / 100
Partly Free
Comoros’s volatile political history includes coups and attempted coups, though some recent presidential and legislative elections have been reasonably well administered. A controversial constitutional referendum in 2018 introduced major systemic changes, and opponents of the referendum were severely persecuted. Since winning the referendum and securing reelection in 2019, President Azali Assoumani has consolidated power by cracking down on the opposition and limiting press freedom. Systemic corruption and poverty remain problems.
Research & Recommendations
Comoros
Partly Free
42
100
| PR Political Rights | 16 40 |
| CL Civil Liberties | 26 60 |
Last Year's Score & Status
42
100
Partly Free
A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60.
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Overview
Comoros’s volatile political history includes coups and attempted coups, though some more recent presidential and legislative elections have been reasonably well administered. A controversial constitutional referendum in 2018 introduced major changes, and opponents of the referendum were severely persecuted. Since winning the referendum and securing reelection in 2019, President Azali Assoumani has consolidated power by cracking down on the opposition and limiting press freedom. Systemic corruption and poverty remain problems.
Freedom in the World 2025 Policy Recommendations
Prioritize strengthening the rule of law and delivering economic dividends in the aftermath of political transitions
In countries where democratic forces have come to power after periods of antidemocratic rule, the new governments should pursue an agenda that protects and expands freedoms even as it delivers tangible economic and social benefits to citizens.
In countries emerging from war or the collapse of authoritarian regimes, focus on safety, reconciliation, reform
These countries must act swiftly to release all political prisoners, build or revitalize democratic institutions, reform police and other security forces, organize and hold competitive multiparty elections, and ensure accountability for past human rights violations.
Bolster checks and balances to mitigate the threat of democratic backsliding
In countries where there has been significant erosion of political rights and civil liberties, policymakers, legislators, jurists, civic activists, and donor communities should work to strengthen institutional guardrails and norms that serve to constrain elected leaders with antidemocratic or illiberal aims.
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Freedom in the World Score
42
/ 100
Partly Free
Population: 836,774
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