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Morocco Population 2025
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the northwesternmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. As per the 2024 RGPH census, the legal population of the Kingdom of Morocco reached 36,828,330 (37 million) as of September 1, 2024.
Population Overview (2025)
| Morocco | Population |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,828,330 |
| Moroccan Citizens | 36,680,178 |
| Foreign Residents | 148,152 |
Population Growth (2014-2024)
| Aspect | 2014 Population | 2024 Population | Absolute Increase | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,848,242 | 36,828,330 | 2,980,088 | 0.85% |
| Foreigners | 86,206 | 148,152 | 61,946 | 5.6% |
Urban and Rural Population (2024)
| Area Type | 2014 Population | 2024 Population | Absolute Increase | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 20,432,439 | 23,110,108 | 2,677,669 | 1.24% |
| Rural | 13,415,803 | 13,718,222 | 302,419 | 0.22% |
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| Morocco | 2025 Population |
| Total Population | 36,828,330 |
| Global Rank | 39 |
| Share of World Pop. | 0.47% |
| Land Area | 446,300 sq. km (172,300 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 57 |
| Pop. Density | 83 people/sq. km |
| Growth Rate | 1.01% |
| Fertility Rate* of Morocco | 2.42 |
| Infant mortality rate ** in Morocco | 16.1 |
| Median Age in Morocco | 29.5 Years |
| Life Expectancy in Morocco | 77.43 years |
| Urban Population of Morocco | 63.8 % |
Religion in Morocco
The main religion in Morocco is Islam, which is the state religion. 99% of the Morocco population are Muslim, and virtually all of those are Sunni. The second-largest religion in the country is Christianity which is followed by 1% of the population. Other smaller faiths include Baháʼí Faith and Jews.
Religions percentage in Morocco
- Islam – 98.9%
- Christianity – 0.9%
- Judaism – 0.2%
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Top Cities in Morocco by Population
| # | City | Population |
| 1 | Casablanca | 33,59,818 |
| 2 | Fez | 11,12,072 |
| 3 | Tangier | 9,47,952 |
| 4 | Marrakesh | 9,28,850 |
| 5 | Salé | 8,90,403 |
| 6 | Meknes | 6,32,079 |
| 7 | Rabat | 5,77,827 |
| 8 | Oujda | 4,94,252 |
| 9 | Kenitra | 4,31,282 |
| 10 | Agadir | 4,21,844 |
| 11 | Tetouan | 3,80,787 |
| 12 | Temara | 3,13,510 |
| 13 | Safi | 3,08,508 |
| 14 | Mohammedia | 2,08,612 |
| 15 | Khouribga | 1,96,196 |
| 16 | El Jadida | 1,94,934 |
| 17 | Beni Mellal | 1,92,676 |
| 18 | Aït Melloul | 1,71,847 |
| 19 | Nador | 1,61,726 |
| 20 | Dar Bouazza | 1,51,373 |
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.