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Morocco

Africa · Northern Africa · MAR · 446,550 km²
Population
38,081,173
Year 2024

Total number of people living in the country.

Population Density
84.5/km²

How many people live per square kilometer of land.

Life Expectancy
75.3 years
♂ 73.2 / ♀ 77.6

How long a newborn baby can expect to live on average.

Fertility Rate (TFR)
2.23
children per woman

Average number of children born to each woman. About 2.1 is needed to keep population stable.

Median Age
33.4 years

Half the population is younger and half is older than this age.

Net Migration
-46,802

Difference between people moving in and out. Positive means more arrivals.

Key demographic indicators for Morocco as of 2024. These numbers give a quick overview of the country's population size, density, birth rates, life expectancy, and migration patterns.

Population Trend

How the total population has changed over the decades. A rising line means the country has been growing, a flat or falling line indicates stagnation or decline.

Population Projection to 2100

Estimated future population based on current trends in birth rates, death rates, and migration. The dashed line shows this is a projection, not actual data.

Birth Rate vs Death Rate

Birth rate (green) vs. death rate (red) per 1,000 people per year. When the birth rate is higher than the death rate, the population grows naturally.

Life Expectancy (Male vs Female)

Average number of years a newborn can expect to live. Blue shows men, red shows women. Women typically live longer in most countries.

Fertility Rate Trend

Total Fertility Rate — the average number of children per woman. A rate of about 2.1 is needed to maintain the population without immigration.

Population Pyramid

Shows the age distribution of the population. Blue bars (left) represent men, red bars (right) represent women. A wide base means a young population, a wide top means an aging population.

Historical Data

Detailed numbers for selected years showing how the country's key indicators have changed over time. Click column headers to sort.

Year Population Growth Rate Fertility Rate (TFR) Life Expectancy Median Age Birth Rate Death Rate
1960 11,624,933 0.00% 6.89 41.7 19.9 50.8‰ 23.0‰
1965 13,239,171 2.60% 6.93 45.9 18.3 48.2‰ 19.2‰
1970 15,129,449 2.65% 6.68 48.7 18.3 44.7‰ 16.6‰
1975 17,150,786 2.46% 6.30 51.4 19.1 42.1‰ 14.5‰
1980 19,459,943 2.63% 5.78 55.2 20.4 39.3‰ 11.8‰
1985 22,113,953 2.38% 4.99 59.2 21.7 34.8‰ 9.4‰
1990 24,375,551 1.81% 4.06 62.4 23.6 29.8‰ 7.8‰
1995 26,399,429 1.52% 3.30 64.7 26.0 25.8‰ 7.0‰
2000 28,423,435 1.40% 2.77 66.8 27.9 22.7‰ 6.5‰
2005 30,358,144 1.34% 2.61 68.7 29.6 21.8‰ 6.2‰
2010 32,467,016 1.35% 2.63 70.8 30.8 21.9‰ 6.0‰
2015 34,607,588 1.17% 2.41 72.9 31.6 19.5‰ 5.7‰
2020 36,584,208 1.03% 2.32 73.1 32.4 17.9‰ 6.5‰
2024 38,081,173 0.97% 2.23 75.3 33.4 16.7‰ 5.6‰
2025 38,451,637 0.97% 2.23 75.4 33.4 16.7‰ 5.6‰
2030 40,281,013 0.91% 2.20 75.9 33.5 16.3‰ 5.9‰
2035 42,062,027 0.84% 2.17 76.4 33.6 15.8‰ 6.1‰
2040 43,780,770 0.78% 2.14 76.9 33.7 15.4‰ 6.3‰
2045 45,423,339 0.71% 2.12 77.4 33.8 14.9‰ 6.5‰
2050 46,976,028 0.65% 2.09 77.9 33.9 14.5‰ 6.8‰
2055 48,425,510 0.58% 2.06 78.4 34.0 14.0‰ 7.0‰
2060 49,759,027 0.52% 2.03 78.9 34.1 13.6‰ 7.2‰
2065 50,964,577 0.45% 2.00 79.4 34.1 13.1‰ 7.4‰
2070 52,031,091 0.39% 1.97 79.9 34.2 12.7‰ 7.7‰
2075 52,948,602 0.32% 1.94 80.4 34.3 12.2‰ 7.9‰
2080 53,708,399 0.26% 1.91 80.9 34.4 11.8‰ 8.1‰
2085 54,303,168 0.19% 1.89 81.4 34.5 11.3‰ 8.3‰
2090 54,727,102 0.13% 1.86 81.9 34.6 10.9‰ 8.6‰
2095 54,976,002 0.06% 1.83 82.4 34.7 10.4‰ 8.8‰
2100 55,047,344 0.00% 1.80 82.9 34.8 10.0‰ 9.0‰

About Country — Morocco

Morocco is a country in Africa (Northern Africa) with a total population of 38,081,173 as of 2024. It covers an area of 446,550 km², resulting in a population density of 84.5 people per km².

The average life expectancy is 75.3 years (73.2 for men, 77.6 for women). The fertility rate stands at 2.23 children per woman, and the median age of the population is 33.4 years.

The country's population growth rate is 0.97% per year. Net migration is -46,802 people, indicating that more people are leaving the country than arriving. The infant mortality rate is 15.5 per 1,000 live births.

Demographic Profile

Morocco is located in Northern Africa, a part of Africa, and covers an area of 446,550 km². With a population of 38,081,173, the country has a population density of 84.5 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is above the global average of approximately 60 people per km².

The demographic structure of Morocco reveals a population in demographic transition. The median age of 33.4 years means that half of the population is younger and half is older than this age. The population is in a transitional phase, with declining birth rates and improving life expectancy gradually shifting the age structure toward an older profile.

Health and Longevity

Life expectancy in Morocco stands at 75.3 years overall — 73.2 years for men and 77.6 years for women. This places the country among those with high life expectancy globally, reflecting well-developed healthcare systems and living standards. The infant mortality rate is 15.5 per 1,000 live births, which reflects moderate healthcare conditions with room for improvement.

Fertility and Population Growth

The total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.23 children per woman is near the replacement level of 2.1, suggesting population stability. The population is growing at a rate of 0.97% per year. This moderate growth rate reflects a balance between natural increase and migration patterns.

Migration

Net migration in Morocco is -46,802 people, meaning more people are leaving the country than arriving. Emigration may reflect economic challenges or conflict, and can lead to brain drain as skilled workers seek opportunities elsewhere.

Outlook

Based on current demographic trends, Morocco's population dynamics reflect broader patterns seen across Northern Africa. The ongoing demographic transition will require careful policy planning to harness the potential of a changing population structure.

Year Reviews

2024

In 2024, Morocco had a population of 38,081,173. Located in Africa (Northern Africa), the country experienced a population growth rate of 0.97%.

The total fertility rate stood at 2.23 children per woman. Life expectancy was 75.3 years overall, with men averaging 73.2 years and women 77.6 years. The median age of the population was 33.4 years.

The crude birth rate was 16.7 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 5.6 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -46,802 people. The infant mortality rate was 15.5 per 1,000 live births.

2000

In 2000, Morocco had a population of 28,423,435. Located in Africa (Northern Africa), the country experienced a population growth rate of 1.40%.

The total fertility rate stood at 2.77 children per woman. Life expectancy was 66.8 years overall, with men averaging 65.1 years and women 68.5 years. The median age of the population was 27.9 years.

The crude birth rate was 22.7 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 6.5 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -67,569 people. The infant mortality rate was 45.2 per 1,000 live births.

1974

In 1974, Morocco had a population of 16,733,842. Located in Africa (Northern Africa), the country experienced a population growth rate of 2.47%.

The total fertility rate stood at 6.40 children per woman. Life expectancy was 50.8 years overall, with men averaging 49.8 years and women 51.8 years. The median age of the population was 18.9 years.

The crude birth rate was 42.6 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 14.9 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -52,927 people. The infant mortality rate was 120.4 per 1,000 live births.

1964

In 1964, Morocco had a population of 12,898,886. Located in Africa (Northern Africa), the country experienced a population growth rate of 2.52%.

The total fertility rate stood at 6.97 children per woman. Life expectancy was 45.3 years overall, with men averaging 44.4 years and women 46.3 years. The median age of the population was 18.5 years.

The crude birth rate was 49.0 per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate was 19.8 per 1,000 people. Net migration amounted to -46,106 people. The infant mortality rate was 141.1 per 1,000 live births.

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