Morocco
- Capital:
- Rabat
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Northern Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Casablanca, Tangier, Fez
- Abbreviation:
- MAR
38,762,441
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
38,762,441
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Morocco's population is projected to be 38,568,204 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38,762,441 | 0.96% | 41 |
| 2025 | 38,430,770 | 0.99% | 41 |
| 2020 | 36,584,208 | 1.03% | 40 |
| 2019 | 36,210,898 | 1.04% | 40 |
| 2018 | 35,839,760 | 1.11% | 40 |
| 2017 | 35,446,392 | 1.21% | 40 |
| 2015 | 34,607,588 | 1.29% | 39 |
| 2010 | 32,467,016 | 1.35% | 37 |
| 2005 | 30,358,144 | 1.33% | 37 |
| 2000 | 28,423,435 | 1.49% | 36 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38,762,441 | 0.96% | 41 |
| 2032 | 40,477,986 | 0.7% | 42 |
| 2037 | 41,604,033 | 0.55% | 45 |
| 2042 | 42,500,327 | 0.43% | 48 |
| 2047 | 43,158,169 | 0.31% | 50 |
| 2052 | 43,582,317 | 0.2% | 50 |
| 2057 | 43,734,770 | 0.07% | 49 |
| 2062 | 43,642,756 | -0.04% | 52 |
| 2067 | 43,341,074 | -0.14% | 53 |
| 2072 | 42,869,613 | -0.22% | 53 |
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Casablanca has a metropolitan area population of 3,190,406, comprising 8.23%% of Morocco's total population.
As of 2026, Morocco has a total population of 38,762,441, ranking as the 41st most populous nation in the world.
Morocco has a net population change of approximately 887 people per day, driven by 1,681 births, 627 deaths, and net emigration of 167 people.
Morocco represents 0.48% of the total global population and 2.45% of Africa's population.
Morocco has a population density of 86.9 people per km² (approximately 224.9 per mi²), making it the 126th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 54.93% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Morocco is Arab-Berber (99%) , followed by Other (1%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Morocco, comprising 99% of the population.