Comoros
Total Population
847,000 (2019 census)
Deaf Population
Unknown
Nation's Official Language(s)
Comorian, Arabic, French
Other Languages
The number of established languages listed in Ethnologue is 7. These are:
- Makhuwa
- Malagasy
- Swahili
Name of Sign Language
Comoros Sign Language
Overview Of Deaf Community And Education
It is reported that there is no specialized education for deaf children on Comoros. It is also reported that 60% of handicapped children, in which category deaf children fall, fail to attend any education.
Sign Language Overview
There is no information about any form of sign language being used formally in education. Since many deaf children do not attend school, it is likely that many children use home sign
Deaf Organizations In Country
Overview of Interpreting Services
Sign Language Resources In The Country
Resources
List of Contributors
Anne Baker
Name sign of Comoros