Morocco
Country statistics · 1990–present
Morocco at a Glance
Morocco is home to 38.1 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $6,279, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 75.5 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 38.1 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 16.4 and a death rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 10.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 407,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Morocco is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $245 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $6,279 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 4.4% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 11.0% (2029 IMF projection), indicating elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 75.5 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $232 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 64.3% (2014), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 91.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 80.0% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.