As of 2023, the total population of Casablanca in Morocco amounted to **** million individuals. The number of people living in Casablanca has increased gradually since 2000. In that year, in comparison, the city's population totaled **** million. Casablanca is the most populous city in Morocco, followed by Fes and Tangier.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Casablanca, Morocco metro area from 1950 to 2025.

This statistic shows the biggest cities in Morocco in 2024. In 2024, approximately **** million people lived in Casablanca, making it the biggest city in Morocco.

Morocco's urban landscape is continuously evolving, with the country's urbanization rate projected to reach 66 percent by 2024. This shift reflects a growing trend of Moroccans moving from rural areas to cities, transforming the nation's demographic makeup and presenting both opportunities and challenges for urban development and infrastructure. Population growth and urban centers As urbanization increases, Morocco's largest city, Casablanca, is expected to house approximately 3.22 million residents in 2024. This coastal metropolis serves as a prime example of the country's urban expansion. While the overall population growth rate has slowed to 1.02 percent annually, the total population is estimated to have reached 37.4 million by 2024. This combination of urbanization and population growth is reshaping Morocco's cityscapes and demanding innovative urban planning solutions. Demographic shifts and life expectancy The urbanization trend in Morocco coincides with other demographic changes. The fertility rate has decreased to 2.2 children per woman, indicating a shift in family structures and potentially influencing urban housing demands. Simultaneously, life expectancy has risen to 75.3 years, a remarkable increase of over three decades since 1960. These factors contribute to a changing urban population composition, with implications for healthcare, education, and social services in Morocco's growing cities.

Morocco Census 2024: Demographic & Socioeconomic Analysis

📊 Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on Moroccan Census Data (2024)

📌 Introduction

This project aims to explore and analyze Morocco’s 2024 Census Data, focusing on demographic and socioeconomic indicators at the municipality level. I used structured data from the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) of Morocco, obtained from their official source:
🔗 HCP Official Data

The analysis will cover key indicators, including:
✅ Municipal population distribution (total, male, female, and age groups)
✅ Marital status proportions across age groups and genders
✅ Fertility and marriage indicators

📂 Dataset Overview

I have two datasets representing 1,539 municipalities across Morocco 🇲🇦.

1️⃣ Municipal Population (mun_pop sheet)

This dataset provides the total population and its breakdown by gender and age groups.

Column	Description	Type
mun_id	Municipality ID (Unique)	Integer
mun	Municipality Name	String
city	City (I limited it to Casablanca)	String
pop_total	Total Population	Integer
pop_total_male	Total Male Population	Integer
pop_total_female	Total Female Population	Integer
pop_under_15	% of Population Under 15	Float
pop_under_15_male	% of Males Under 15	Float
pop_under_15_female	% of Females Under 15	Float
pop_15_59	% of Population Aged 15-59	Float
pop_15_59_male	% of Males Aged 15-59	Float
pop_15_59_female	% of Females Aged 15-59	Float
pop_60	% of Population 60+	Float
pop_60_male	% of Males 60+	Float
pop_60_female	% of Females 60+	Float

2️⃣ Marital Status & Fertility (marital_status sheet)

This dataset focuses on marital status proportions and fertility indicators.

Column	Description	Type
mun_id	Municipality ID (Unique)	Integer
mun	Municipality Name	String
single_p_15	% of Population 15+ Who Are Single	Float
single_p_15_male	% of Males 15+ Who Are Single	Float
single_p_15_female	% of Females 15+ Who Are Single	Float
married_p_15	% of Population 15+ Who Are Married	Float
married_p_15_male	% of Males 15+ Who Are Married	Float
married_p_15_female	% of Females 15+ Who Are Married	Float
divorced_p_15	% of Population 15+ Who Are Divorced	Float
divorced_p_15_male	% of Males 15+ Who Are Divorced	Float
divorced_p_15_female	% of Females 15+ Who Are Divorced	Float
widowed_p_15	% of Population 15+ Who Are Widowed	Float
widowed_p_15_male	% of Males 15+ Who Are Widowed	Float
widowed_p_15_female	% of Females 15+ Who Are Widowed	Float
avg_age_first_marriage	Average Age at First Marriage	Float
avg_age_first_marriage_male	Average Age at First Marriage (Males)	Float
avg_age_first_marriage_female	Average Age at First Marriage (Females)	Float
avg_children_45_49	Average Number of Children for Women (45-49 Years)	Float
total_fertility_rate	Total Fertility Rate (ISF)	Float

📌 Why Focus on Ages 15 and Above?

In Morocco, the average age at first marriage is 25.5 years for women and 32 years for men. However, to capture the full spectrum of marital statuses, including those who married at younger ages, demographic analyses often consider individuals aged 15 and over. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of marital patterns across all adults.

Demographic structure (Age and gender distributions)
📌 Marital status insights (Trends in marriage, divorce, widowhood)
📌 Fertility patterns (ISF and average children per woman)
📌 City (I'm focusing on Casablanca city only)

In 2022, inhabitants in Morocco were more concentrated in urban than rural areas. Nearly 63 percent of the total population lived in the country's urban regions. Furthermore, Casablanca-Settat was the most populated region in Morocco.