Morocco Population Pyramid (2026)
Morocco has a population of 38,762,441 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 41st-largest population in the world and 0.47% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 24.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 8.8%, with 101.6 males for every 100 females.
Morocco Demographics
Morocco has 38.8 million people in 2026, up 156.2% from 15.1 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 384,816 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 8.8% — the 91st-highest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 24.8% — the 92nd-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 25.5% (9,869,660)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Morocco's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Morocco has 101.6 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 303,785 (0.8% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:19,533,113
- Percentage:50.4%
Female Statistics
- Population:19,229,328
- Percentage:49.6%
- Ratio Format:1:0.984
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Morocco indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 613,838 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 645,134 | 17.5 | 2.29 | estimate |
| 2022 | 635,906 | 17.0 | 2.26 | estimate |
| 2023 | 629,832 | 16.7 | 2.23 | estimate |
| 2024 | 624,620 | 16.4 | 2.21 | projection |
| 2025 | 619,057 | 16.1 | 2.18 | projection |
| 2026 | 613,838 | 15.8 | 2.16 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (613,838 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Morocco's median age is 30.1 years
Half the population is younger than 30.1 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 3,077,274 | 7.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 3,215,387 | 8.3% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 3,304,077 | 8.5% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 3,299,352 | 8.5% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 2,975,242 | 7.7% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 2,865,147 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 2,870,262 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 2,876,626 | 7.4% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 2,735,441 | 7.1% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 2,454,589 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 2,163,610 | 5.6% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 1,870,147 | 4.8% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 1,655,942 | 4.3% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 1,376,737 | 3.6% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 990,092 | 2.6% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 577,461 | 1.5% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 298,915 | 0.8% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 119,920 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 31,355 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 4,602 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 269 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.16 children per woman and 15.8 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (5.9). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Morocco Total Fertility Rate: 2.16 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.29 | 17.5 | |
| 2022 | 2.26 | 17.0 | ↓0.03 |
| 2023 | 2.23 | 16.7 | ↓0.03 |
| 2024 | 2.21 | 16.4 | ↓0.02 |
| 2025 | 2.18 | 16.1 | ↓0.03 |
| 2026 | 2.16 | 15.8 | ↓0.02 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.08
Morocco's total fertility rate is 2.16 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Morocco ranks 89 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −64.8% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Morocco's population has increased by 333.8%.
The median age has increased from 18.3 in 1950 to 30.1 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Morocco's Demographics
Morocco has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 24.8% of the population and people aged 65 and over 8.8%.
The largest five-year age band is 10–14, at 8.5% of the population, compared with 7.9% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Morocco's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 66.2% in 2016 to 66.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 50.4).
Fertility Transition Stage
Morocco is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.16 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Morocco's median age changed by +3.3 years from 2016 to 2026, faster than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 38,762,441 |
| Male Population | 19,533,113(50.4%) |
| Female Population | 19,229,328(49.6%) |
| Median Age | 30.1 years |
| Sex Ratio | 101.6 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 9,596,738(24.8%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 25,766,352(66.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 3,399,351(8.8%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 50.4 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 37.2 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 13.2 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Morocco
How long the average person in Morocco is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Morocco is projected to grow to 43.4 million people by 2050 (+12.1% from 2026).
The median age rises from 30.1 in 2026 to 37.4 by 2050.
Morocco's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 28.6%, growing from 15.1 million in 1970 to 19.5 million by 1980
The median age increased by 0.9 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 2.4 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 15.1M to 19.5M
- • Growth rate of 28.6% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 15.5 to 16.4 years (+0.9y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.4 points; under-15 share by −2.4 points
How Does Morocco Compare to Its Neighbors?
Morocco has a younger population than Tunisia, Spain. Morocco has an older population than Algeria, Egypt.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morocco
How does Morocco rank globally by population?
Morocco ranks 41st in the world by population with 38.8 million people as of 2026, representing 0.47% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Morocco's age structure reveal about its development?
Morocco's age structure — 24.8% under 15, 66.5% working-age (15–64) and 8.8% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 30.1 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Morocco?
Morocco has 50.4 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Morocco experiencing a demographic dividend?
Morocco is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 66.2% in 2016 to 66.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 50.4). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Morocco's population?
Morocco has more males than females, with 101.6 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
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