Comoros

Freedom at a Glance

Global Freedom

41 / 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

Freedom in the World 2026

PR Political Rights	16 40
CL Civil Liberties	25 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. See the methodology.

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Freedom in the World 2026 Policy Recommendations

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Strengthen democratic coordination and collective action in a contested global order

Democratic resilience will increasingly depend on stronger coordination among countries that share a commitment to freedom, the rule of law, and accountable governance.

Reimagine international democracy assistance to help reverse the global decline in freedom

International support for democratic institutions, civil society, and independent media has been associated with modest but meaningful improvements in democratic governance, and it is far less costly than the military outlays necessitated by rising authoritarian aggression.

Prioritize engagement with younger generations in the digital spaces where civic identity is now formed

Young people are increasingly dissatisfied with democracy—not because they reject its principles, but because they see institutions failing to deliver on them. Programmatic work should create clear pathways for meaningful political participation, from voting and policy engagement to community organizing and public leadership, so that young people can translate their expectations into agency.