Morocco Population
Middle East & North Africa · 41st most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
38,861,092
The population of Morocco is about 38,861,092 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 38.8 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.47% of the world's people.
Morocco is the 41st most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.86% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 43.4 million. That is 3.3 times its 1960 population of 11.6 million. Population density is 87 people per square kilometre. 63% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
38.8 million
Yearly change
+0.86%
World rank
41st
Share of world
0.47%
Density
87/km²
Land area
446,300 km²
Life expectancy
75.5 yrs
Births per woman
2.21
GDP per capita
$4,672
GDP
$182.4B
Population of Morocco, 1960–2050
Morocco population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11,624,933 | — | 26 |
| 1970 | 15,129,449 | +2.68% | 34 |
| 1980 | 19,459,943 | +2.66% | 44 |
| 1990 | 24,375,551 | +1.82% | 55 |
| 2000 | 28,423,435 | +1.41% | 64 |
| 2010 | 32,467,016 | +1.36% | 73 |
| 2020 | 36,584,208 | +1.03% | 82 |
| 2024 | 38,081,173 | +0.98% | 85 |
| 2026proj. | 38,762,441 | +0.86% | 87 |
| 2030proj. | 39,953,460 | +0.70% | 90 |
| 2040proj. | 42,168,205 | +0.42% | 94 |
| 2050proj. | 43,440,431 | +0.20% | 97 |
Morocco vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4.6 times as many people as Morocco. Bangladesh is 15.7 times more densely populated.
Morocco population: questions and answers
What is the population of Morocco in 2026?
About 38,762,441 (38.8 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Morocco's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.86% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Morocco?
About 87 people per km², with a land area of 446,300 km².
What will the population of Morocco be in 2050?
About 43.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Morocco?
Rabat.
What is the life expectancy in Morocco?
75.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.