Rank #129 by World Population

🇲🇦Morocco

Morocco has a population of 37,712,505, ranking #129 in the world. The capital is Rabat. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: Lower middle income

37,712,505

Population

#129

World Rank

75.3

Life Expectancy

$3,814

GDP Per Capita

Morocco, #129 by world population

Morocco Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Morocco had a population of 11,624,933 in 1960 and 38,081,173 in 2024, a 3.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 38,081,173 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.87%.

Morocco population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

38,081,173

Population (2024)

11,624,933

Population (1960)

38,081,173

Peak (2024)

1.87%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	11,624,933	-	-	estimate
1961	11,931,085	+306,152	+2.63%	estimate
1962	12,253,092	+322,007	+2.70%	estimate
1963	12,577,502	+324,410	+2.65%	estimate
1964	12,898,886	+321,384	+2.56%	estimate
1965	13,239,171	+340,285	+2.64%	estimate
1966	13,597,065	+357,894	+2.70%	estimate
1967	13,968,175	+371,110	+2.73%	estimate
1968	14,347,899	+379,724	+2.72%	estimate
1969	14,734,255	+386,356	+2.69%	estimate
1970	15,129,449	+395,194	+2.68%	estimate
1971	15,527,225	+397,776	+2.63%	estimate
1972	15,924,692	+397,467	+2.56%	estimate
1973	16,326,269	+401,577	+2.52%	estimate
1974	16,733,842	+407,573	+2.50%	estimate
1975	17,150,786	+416,944	+2.49%	estimate
1976	17,574,182	+423,396	+2.47%	estimate
1977	18,014,756	+440,574	+2.51%	estimate
1978	18,477,385	+462,629	+2.57%	estimate
1979	18,955,589	+478,204	+2.59%	estimate
1980	19,459,943	+504,354	+2.66%	estimate
1981	19,985,401	+525,458	+2.70%	estimate
1982	20,520,318	+534,917	+2.68%	estimate
1983	21,060,696	+540,378	+2.63%	estimate
1984	21,593,778	+533,082	+2.53%	estimate
1985	22,113,953	+520,175	+2.41%	estimate
1986	22,600,803	+486,850	+2.20%	estimate
1987	23,054,392	+453,589	+2.01%	estimate
1988	23,500,524	+446,132	+1.94%	estimate
1989	23,939,414	+438,890	+1.87%	estimate
1990	24,375,551	+436,137	+1.82%	estimate
1991	24,799,014	+423,463	+1.74%	estimate
1992	25,212,468	+413,454	+1.67%	estimate
1993	25,614,586	+402,118	+1.59%	estimate
1994	26,000,822	+386,236	+1.51%	estimate
1995	26,399,429	+398,607	+1.53%	estimate
1996	26,808,107	+408,678	+1.55%	estimate
1997	27,213,337	+405,230	+1.51%	estimate
1998	27,621,648	+408,311	+1.50%	estimate
1999	28,027,179	+405,531	+1.47%	estimate
2000	28,423,435	+396,256	+1.41%	estimate
2001	28,814,643	+391,208	+1.38%	estimate
2002	29,198,142	+383,499	+1.33%	estimate
2003	29,571,415	+373,273	+1.28%	estimate
2004	29,953,018	+381,603	+1.29%	estimate
2005	30,358,144	+405,126	+1.35%	estimate
2006	30,771,178	+413,034	+1.36%	estimate
2007	31,186,468	+415,290	+1.35%	estimate
2008	31,606,767	+420,299	+1.35%	estimate
2009	32,030,778	+424,011	+1.34%	estimate
2010	32,467,016	+436,238	+1.36%	estimate
2011	32,912,588	+445,572	+1.37%	estimate
2012	33,355,241	+442,653	+1.34%	estimate
2013	33,787,571	+432,330	+1.30%	estimate
2014	34,204,780	+417,209	+1.23%	estimate
2015	34,607,588	+402,808	+1.18%	estimate
2016	35,023,457	+415,869	+1.20%	estimate
2017	35,446,392	+422,935	+1.21%	estimate
2018	35,839,760	+393,368	+1.11%	estimate
2019	36,210,898	+371,138	+1.04%	estimate
2020	36,584,208	+373,310	+1.03%	estimate
2021	36,954,442	+370,234	+1.01%	estimate
2022	37,329,064	+374,622	+1.01%	estimate
2023	37,712,505	+383,441	+1.03%	estimate
2024	38,081,173	+368,668	+0.98%	estimate

Demographics

Population	37,712,505
Population Growth Rate	1.02%
Urban Population	62.7%
Fertility Rate	2.23 births/woman
Life Expectancy	75.3 years
Infant Mortality Rate	15.3 per 1,000
Literacy Rate	-

Economy & Trade

$3,814

GDP Per Capita

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

Lower middle income

Income Level

93.1%

Trade (% of GDP)

2,802,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

6.1%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

6.0%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

15.3

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

89.9%

Internet Users

139

Mobile Subs per 100

84.5

People per km2

-39,650

Net Migration

Environment

12.9%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

Afghanistan Algeria Bahrain Djibouti Egypt, Arab Rep.

Morocco in global context

Morocco is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

World Population 2026: Top 10 Countries, Regions & Trends →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morocco has a population of 37,712,505, ranking #129 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.02%.

Life expectancy in Morocco is 75.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 15.3 per 1,000 live births.

Morocco's GDP per capita is $3,814. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.

62.7% of Morocco's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 84.5 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Morocco is available from the World Bank.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 37,712,505 residents, Morocco is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. Population growth is modest, around 1.0% a year.

Morocco is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $3,814. Life expectancy is 75.3 years, with a fertility rate of 2.2 births per woman, and 62.7% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.