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%.
38,081,173
Population (2024)
11,624,933
Population (1960)
38,081,173
Peak (2024)
1.87%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,624,933 |
| 1961 | 11,931,085 |
| 1962 | 12,253,092 |
| 1963 | 12,577,502 |
| 1964 | 12,898,886 |
| 1965 | 13,239,171 |
| 1966 | 13,597,065 |
| 1967 | 13,968,175 |
| 1968 | 14,347,899 |
| 1969 | 14,734,255 |
| 1970 | 15,129,449 |
| 1971 | 15,527,225 |
| 1972 | 15,924,692 |
| 1973 | 16,326,269 |
| 1974 | 16,733,842 |
| 1975 | 17,150,786 |
| 1976 | 17,574,182 |
| 1977 | 18,014,756 |
| 1978 | 18,477,385 |
| 1979 | 18,955,589 |
| 1980 | 19,459,943 |
| 1981 | 19,985,401 |
| 1982 | 20,520,318 |
| 1983 | 21,060,696 |
| 1984 | 21,593,778 |
| 1985 | 22,113,953 |
| 1986 | 22,600,803 |
| 1987 | 23,054,392 |
| 1988 | 23,500,524 |
| 1989 | 23,939,414 |
| 1990 | 24,375,551 |
| 1991 | 24,799,014 |
| 1992 | 25,212,468 |
| 1993 | 25,614,586 |
| 1994 | 26,000,822 |
| 1995 | 26,399,429 |
| 1996 | 26,808,107 |
| 1997 | 27,213,337 |
| 1998 | 27,621,648 |
| 1999 | 28,027,179 |
| 2000 | 28,423,435 |
| 2001 | 28,814,643 |
| 2002 | 29,198,142 |
| 2003 | 29,571,415 |
| 2004 | 29,953,018 |
| 2005 | 30,358,144 |
| 2006 | 30,771,178 |
| 2007 | 31,186,468 |
| 2008 | 31,606,767 |
| 2009 | 32,030,778 |
| 2010 | 32,467,016 |
| 2011 | 32,912,588 |
| 2012 | 33,355,241 |
| 2013 | 33,787,571 |
| 2014 | 34,204,780 |
| 2015 | 34,607,588 |
| 2016 | 35,023,457 |
| 2017 | 35,446,392 |
| 2018 | 35,839,760 |
| 2019 | 36,210,898 |
| 2020 | 36,584,208 |
| 2021 | 36,954,442 |
| 2022 | 37,329,064 |
| 2023 | 37,712,505 |
| 2024 | 38,081,173 |
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
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.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.