Morocco vs Algeria: Population Comparison 2026
Morocco
AlgeriaAlgeria has 9,265,892 more people than Morocco (1.2× as many): 48.0 million vs 38.8 million in 2026. Median age is 30.1 in Morocco and 28.8 in Algeria; fertility is 2.16 vs 2.62 children per woman.
Morocco
2026- Median age
- 30.1
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.16
- Working age (15–64)
- 66.5%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.86%)
Algeria
2026- Median age
- 28.8
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.62
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.5%
- Trend
- Growing (+1.25%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Morocco
38.8M
Algeria
48.0M
Youth (0-14)
Morocco
24.8%
Algeria
29.4%
Elderly (65+)
Morocco
8.8%
Algeria
7.0%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Morocco and Algeria for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Morocco has more males
Green = Algeria has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Morocco has more females
Orange = Algeria has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Algeria has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Morocco | Algeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 38,762,441 | 48,028,333 | Algeria has 9.3 million more (1.2×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +0.9% (Growing) | +1.3% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 30.1 | 28.8 | Morocco older by 1.3 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 2.16 — 0.06 above replacement | 2.62 — 0.52 above replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 2.08 | 2.45 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 15.8 | 17.3 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 43.4 million (+12.1%) | 59.6 million (+24.0%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2058 | Peaks 2089 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Morocco (M / F) | Algeria (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1572K / 1505K | 2235K / 2144K | Algeria has 42.3% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 1645K / 1571K | 2516K / 2416K | Algeria has 53.4% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 1698K / 1606K | 2464K / 2365K | Algeria has 46.2% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 1692K / 1607K | 2057K / 1969K | Algeria has 22.0% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 1522K / 1453K | 1575K / 1512K | Algeria has 3.8% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 1470K / 1395K | 1465K / 1404K | Algeria has 0.1% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 1465K / 1405K | 1729K / 1618K | Algeria has 16.6% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 1465K / 1412K | 1874K / 1770K | Algeria has 26.7% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 1374K / 1361K | 1881K / 1781K | Algeria has 33.9% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 1227K / 1228K | 1656K / 1565K | Algeria has 31.2% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 1076K / 1087K | 1351K / 1291K | Algeria has 22.1% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 925K / 945K | 1141K / 1094K | Algeria has 19.5% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 804K / 852K | 903K / 868K | Algeria has 7.0% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 677K / 700K | 668K / 658K | Morocco has 3.8% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 484K / 506K | 484K / 495K | Morocco has 1.2% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 264K / 314K | 280K / 308K | Algeria has 1.8% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 119K / 179K | 127K / 165K | Morocco has 2.3% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 43K / 77K | 60K / 85K | Algeria has 20.5% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 10K / 21K | 16K / 29K | Algeria has 42.8% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 1K / 3K | 2K / 5K | Algeria has 66.5% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 0K / 0K | 0K / 0K | Algeria has 118.2% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Morocco or Algeria?
Algeria has more: 48.0 million vs 38.8 million in 2026 — 1.2× as many, 9.3 million more people.
Which country is older?
Morocco, with a median age of 30.1 vs 28.8 in Algeria (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Algeria, at 2.62 children per woman vs 2.16 in Morocco. Replacement is 2.1, so both are compared against it.
How will Morocco and Algeria compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Morocco at 43.4 million (+12.1% from 2026) and Algeria at 59.6 million (+24.0%).
Are Morocco and Algeria growing or shrinking?
Morocco is growing (+0.9% in 2026); Algeria is growing (+1.3%).
