Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Morocco Population Pyramid 2009

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2009
Population: 32,030,778

Year

-5 -1   2009  +1 +5

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Summary

Morocco in 2009

In 2009, Morocco had a total population of 32,030,778 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 14.3%, up from 28,027,180 in 1999.

With a median age of 25.4 years, Morocco had a youth dependency ratio of 45.0 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.8 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Ranks #37 of 201 by population Ranks #108 of 201 by median age Ranks #103 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Morocco
Population
32,030,778
Median age
25.4
0-14 %
29.5%
65+ %
5.1%
Child dependency
45.0
Old-age dependency
7.8
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
43,440,431
Population 2100
37,884,370
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.23

In 2023 women in Morocco had on average 2.23 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 75.3

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 75.3 years on average (77.6 years for girls, 73.2 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Morocco
Where immigrants come from (2024)

92,403 immigrants live in Morocco, 0.2% of the population.

France41,301
Algeria15,731
Spain4,797
Syrian Arab Republic3,989
Tunisia3,018
Where emigrants live (2024)

3,626,262 people born in Morocco live in other countries.

Spain1,088,408
France1,066,129
Italy472,734
Belgium246,575
Israel190,607
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Morocco compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Morocco 32,030,778 25.4
Sudan 34,569,113 17.4
Algeria 35,490,445 25.8
Tunisia 10,650,681 28.5
Libya 6,366,687 25.0
Frequently asked questions about Morocco's population
What was the population of Morocco in 2009?
In 2009, Morocco's population was 32,030,778.
Is Morocco's population growing or shrinking?
Morocco's population grew 14.3% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 43,440,431 by 2050.
What is the median age in Morocco?
Morocco's median age is 25.4 years.
What share of Morocco's population is over 65 or under 15?
5.1% of Morocco's population is 65 or older, and 29.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Morocco have?
Morocco's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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