The total population of Morocco was estimated at approximately 37.37 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 17.94 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 1.96 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Morocco population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Morocco. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Morocco by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Morocco.

Key observations

The largest age group in Morocco, IN was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 131 (11.21%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Morocco, IN was the 85 years and over years with a population of 20 (1.71%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Morocco is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Morocco total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Morocco Population by Age. You can refer the same here

This statistic shows the total population of Morocco from 2013 to 2024 by gender. In 2024, Morocco's female population amounted to approximately 18.88 million, while the male population amounted to approximately 19.2 million inhabitants.

The total population in Morocco was estimated at 37.4 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Morocco Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Morocco, IN, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Morocco, IN population pyramid, which represents the Morocco population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Morocco, IN, is 23.5.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Morocco, IN, is 24.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Morocco, IN is 48.4.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Morocco, IN is 4.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Morocco population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Morocco for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Morocco for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Morocco for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Morocco Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Morocco MA: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 80.080 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 79.043 Person/sq km for 2016. Morocco MA: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 54.719 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.080 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 28.477 Person/sq km in 1961. Morocco MA: Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

Population ages 65 and above, female (% of female population) in Morocco was reported at 8.6613 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Morocco - Population ages 65 and above, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Morocco MA: Population Projection: Mid Year data was reported at 42,026,448.000 Person in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,880,296.000 Person for 2049. Morocco MA: Population Projection: Mid Year data is updated yearly, averaging 28,113,036.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2050, with 101 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,026,448.000 Person in 2050 and a record low of 9,343,384.000 Person in 1950. Morocco MA: Population Projection: Mid Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Morocco (SLEMPTOTLSPZSMAR) from 1991 to 2024 about Morocco, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

Morocco Population: Inactive data was reported at 22,028,373.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,617,135.000 Person for 2015. Morocco Population: Inactive data is updated yearly, averaging 20,029,436.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22,028,373.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 16,549,195.000 Person in 1995. Morocco Population: Inactive data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by High Commission for Planning. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.G003: Population: Inactive.

Morocco's population structure in 2024 revealed a predominantly youthful demographic, with the largest age group being children aged ***** years. This group comprised approximately *** million individuals, split between *** million boys and *** million girls. The country's age distribution highlights a stark contrast between younger and older generations, as evidenced by the significantly smaller population of ******* in the ***** age bracket. Aging population and dependency ratio In 2023, the population aged 65 years and older reached almost ***** million, an increase from the previous year. Despite this growth, Morocco's age dependency ratio remained relatively stable at around ** percent in 2023, showing a slight decline for the third consecutive year. This ratio, which measures the proportion of dependents to the working-age population, suggests that Morocco is maintaining a balance between its working-age population and those typically not in the labor force, including both young and elderly citizens. Youth unemployment and population dynamics While Morocco's youth population is substantial, the country faces persistent unemployment issues among young adults. The youth unemployment rate in Morocco remained steady at around ** percent in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. This rate is notably lower than in some other African nations, such as Djibouti and South Africa, where youth unemployment in 2024 reached around ** percent and ** percent, respectively. Morocco's large working-age population, with about **** million people aged ***** years in 2023, presents both opportunities and challenges for economic development.

Morocco Population: Urban data was reported at 20,370,738.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,042,000.000 Person for 2015. Morocco Population: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 10,957,000.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,370,738.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 3,395,000.000 Person in 1960. Morocco Population: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by High Commission for Planning. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.G002: Population: by Age, Gender and Region.

Population, female (% of total population) in Morocco was reported at 49.58 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Morocco - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Morocco MA: Population: Total data was reported at 35,739,580.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 35,276,786.000 Person for 2016. Morocco MA: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 24,191,505.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35,739,580.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 12,328,532.000 Person in 1960. Morocco MA: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Morocco MA: Population: Growth data was reported at 1.303 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.351 % for 2016. Morocco MA: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.927 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.112 % in 1960 and a record low of 1.117 % in 2003. Morocco MA: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Morocco (POPTOTMAA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Morocco and population.

Population, total in Morocco was reported at 38081173 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Morocco - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Morocco MA: Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 23,530,251.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23,237,448.000 Person for 2016. Morocco MA: Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 13,534,340.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,530,251.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 6,449,396.000 Person in 1960. Morocco MA: Population: Total: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

Historical dataset showing total population for Morocco by year from 1950 to 2025.