Morocco Population: 36,750,771
Morocco is also recognized as the Kingdom of Morocco. It is located in North Africa bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The capital city of Morocco is Rabat, which is the seventh-largest city in Morocco.
Largest Cities in Morocco by Population
Casablanca has the largest population, along with cities like Rabat and Fez. Some other cities which are highly populated are Sale, Marrakesh, Agadir, and Tangier, etc.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Casablanca | 3,144,909 | Khemisset | 106,991 | Tiznit | 55,092 |
Rabat | 1,655,753 | Guelmim | 98,229 | Fnidek | 53,559 |
Fes | 964,891 | Berrechid | 93,954 | Azrou | 48,249 |
Sale | 903,485 | Errachidia | 92,374 | Midelt | 45,159 |
Marrakesh | 839,296 | Oued Zem | 84,910 | Skhirate | 44,850 |
Agadir | 698,310 | Al Fqih Ben Calah | 84,072 | Souq Larb’a al Gharb | 44,059 |
Tangier | 688,356 | Taourirt | 82,518 | Jerada | 43,696 |
Meknes | 545,705 | Berkane | 80,721 | Smara | 42,056 |
Oujda-Angad | 405,253 | Sidi Slimane | 79,437 | Kasba Tadla | 41,199 |
Al Hoceima | 395,644 | Sidi Qacem | 74,755 | Sidi Bennour | 40,044 |
Kenitra | 366,570 | Khenifra | 73,906 | Imzouren | 40,000 |
Tetouan | 326,261 | Ifrane | 73,782 | Martil | 39,738 |
Temara | 313,510 | Taroudant | 71,133 | Azemmour | 37,140 |
Safi | 288,163 | Essaouira | 70,634 | Tinghir | 36,795 |
Mohammedia | 187,708 | Tiflet | 70,010 | Chefchaouene | 36,280 |
Khouribga | 167,673 | Oulad Teima | 66,832 | Al Aaroui | 36,021 |
Beni Mellal | 166,399 | Sefrou | 65,150 | El Aioun | 35,196 |
Fes al Bali | 156,000 | Youssoufia | 64,910 | Zagora | 35,154 |
El Jadid | 147,549 | Tan-Tan | 61,924 | Taounate | 32,802 |
Taza | 141,890 | Ouezzane | 58,684 | Sidi Yahia El Gharb | 32,202 |
Nador | 129,260 | Guercif | 57,544 | Zaio | 30,008 |
Settat | 119,082 | Ouarzazat | 57,245 | Asilah | 28,861 |
Larache | 109,294 | Tirhanimine | 55,827 | ||
Ksar El Kebir | 108,753 | Dakhla | 55,618 |
Morocco Population History
The total population of Morocco for 2020 is 36,910,560.
In the years before 2000, there has been a steady growth in the total population of Morocco. The figures show that after 2000 the population rate is slowly increasing. Due to the migration of the residents, there is a slight decline in the population. However, the median age for 2020 is 29.5, and it will be considerably increased during the upcoming years.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 36,910,560 | 1.20% | 438,791 | -51,419 | 29.5 | 2.42 | 83 | 63.80% | 23,551,599 | 0.47% | 7,794,798,739 | 40 |
2019 | 36,471,769 | 1.23% | 442,676 | -51,419 | 28.2 | 2.56 | 82 | 63.30% | 23,077,900 | 0.47% | 7,713,468,100 | 40 |
2018 | 36,029,093 | 1.26% | 447,838 | -51,419 | 28.2 | 2.56 | 81 | 62.70% | 22,602,743 | 0.47% | 7,631,091,040 | 40 |
2017 | 35,581,255 | 1.30% | 454,972 | -51,419 | 28.2 | 2.56 | 80 | 62.20% | 22,125,702 | 0.47% | 7,547,858,925 | 40 |
2016 | 35,126,283 | 1.33% | 462,680 | -51,419 | 28.2 | 2.56 | 79 | 61.60% | 21,645,998 | 0.47% | 7,464,022,049 | 40 |
2015 | 34,663,603 | 1.40% | 464,043 | -73,422 | 27.9 | 2.6 | 78 | 61.10% | 21,163,594 | 0.47% | 7,379,797,139 | 39 |
2010 | 32,343,389 | 1.21% | 377,566 | -113,028 | 26.4 | 2.53 | 72 | 58.10% | 18,803,302 | 0.46% | 6,956,823,603 | 38 |
2005 | 30,455,561 | 1.13% | 332,376 | -130,964 | 24.5 | 2.67 | 68 | 55.30% | 16,839,654 | 0.47% | 6,541,907,027 | 37 |
2000 | 28,793,679 | 1.30% | 359,886 | -106,516 | 22.7 | 2.97 | 65 | 53.40% | 15,386,939 | 0.47% | 6,143,493,823 | 36 |
1995 | 26,994,250 | 1.70% | 437,358 | -93,325 | 21.1 | 3.7 | 60 | 51.80% | 13,995,788 | 0.47% | 5,744,212,979 | 36 |
1990 | 24,807,462 | 1.97% | 461,670 | -86,037 | 19.8 | 4.43 | 56 | 48.50% | 12,039,279 | 0.47% | 5,327,231,061 | 35 |
1985 | 22,499,110 | 2.39% | 501,820 | -64,132 | 18.7 | 5.4 | 50 | 44.90% | 10,091,997 | 0.46% | 4,870,921,740 | 34 |
1980 | 19,990,012 | 2.35% | 438,770 | -61,968 | 17.8 | 5.9 | 45 | 41.30% | 8,250,172 | 0.45% | 4,458,003,514 | 34 |
1975 | 17,796,164 | 2.14% | 358,287 | -101,789 | 16.8 | 6.4 | 40 | 37.70% | 6,714,483 | 0.44% | 4,079,480,606 | 34 |
1970 | 16,004,731 | 2.38% | 354,914 | -94,947 | 16.2 | 6.85 | 36 | 34.50% | 5,516,314 | 0.43% | 3,700,437,046 | 34 |
1965 | 14,230,163 | 2.91% | 380,326 | -47,960 | 16.3 | 7.1 | 32 | 31.90% | 4,533,672 | 0.43% | 3,339,583,597 | 35 |
1960 | 12,328,532 | 3.26% | 365,173 | -2,600 | 18.1 | 6.9 | 28 | 29.40% | 3,619,334 | 0.41% | 3,034,949,748 | 34 |
1955 | 10,502,666 | 3.17% | 303,335 | 0 | 19.2 | 6.61 | 24 | 27.70% | 2,913,419 | 0.38% | 2,773,019,936 | 35 |
Morocco Population forecast
The 1.1% population growth is projected to be increasing in 2035. After 2035, the population is expected to decrease slowly. The estimated population of Morocco for 2050 is 46,165,501. In 2045 the population rate is 45,181,542. So, there is a slight increase in 2050 when compared to the population of the year 2045.
In the future, the total population is predicted to be extremely steady. The urban and median age is steadily increasing over the coming years. The average median age of 2050 is 38.2, and the estimated urban population for the year 2050 is 35,257,592.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 36,910,560 | 1.26% | 449,391 | -51,419 | 29.5 | 2.42 | 83 | 63.80% | 23,551,599 | 0.47% | 7,794,798,739 | 40 |
2025 | 39,009,798 | 1.11% | 419,848 | -40,000 | 31.2 | 2.42 | 87 | 66.30% | 25,869,035 | 0.48% | 8,184,437,460 | 39 |
2030 | 40,887,295 | 0.94% | 375,499 | -40,000 | 32.7 | 2.42 | 92 | 68.60% | 28,068,510 | 0.48% | 8,548,487,400 | 40 |
2035 | 42,541,196 | 0.80% | 330,780 | -40,000 | 34.1 | 2.42 | 95 | 70.80% | 30,126,912 | 0.48% | 8,887,524,213 | 39 |
2040 | 43,973,175 | 0.66% | 286,396 | -40,000 | 35.4 | 2.42 | 99 | 72.80% | 32,017,574 | 0.48% | 9,198,847,240 | 41 |
2045 | 45,181,542 | 0.54% | 241,673 | -40,000 | 36.7 | 2.42 | 101 | 74.60% | 33,725,978 | 0.48% | 9,481,803,274 | 44 |
2050 | 46,165,501 | 0.43% | 196,792 | 38.2 | 2.42 | 103 | 76.40% | 35,257,592 | 0.47% | 9,735,033,990 | 44 |
Morocco Demographics
The life expectancy rate of 2020 is 76.77. It was 76.55 in 2019, with an increase of 0.29% from 2018. In the year 2019, the increase was progressive as the number of death rates increased the birth rates. The sex ratio is 960 males per 1000 females. This is lesser than the global sex ratio.
Morocco Religion & Politics
The major religion in the country is Islam. 93% of the population follows Islam and thus considered Islam as the state religion. In that, 67% of Muslims belong to Sunni, while 30% belong to non-denominational Muslims. Morocco has a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The prime minister of Morocco is the head of the government and multi-party system.
Morocco Economy
The economy of Morocco is a liberal economy governed by the law of supply and demand. Morocco plays an important role in African economic activities. They mostly depend on agriculture, tourism, fishing, and phosphate minerals.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |