Morocco is a country of north-western region of Africa that lies directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain, borders with Algeria to the east, Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Morocco population in 2024 is estimated to be 38.96 million, covers country area of 710,850 sq km (274,460 sq mi), ranks thirty-seventh country by area and the fortieth most populous country in the world. Its capital is Rabat, its most largest city is Casablanca and other popular cities are Fez, Tangier, Marrakesh, Sale, Meknes, Oujda, Kenitra, Agadir, Tetouan, Temara, Safi, Mohammedia and Khouribga. Country code is MAR, Life expectancy of Morocco is 71.68 years for male and 74.31 years for female. Moroccan culture is a vibrant mix of Berber, Arab, and European cultures. The Morocco Official languages are Arabic and Berber, French is also widely spoken.
Below table is the population of Morocco from 1960 to 2020:| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 12,328,532 |
| 1965 | 14,230,163 |
| 1970 | 16,004,732 |
| 1975 | 17,796,171 |
| 1980 | 19,990,006 |
| 1985 | 22,499,111 |
| 1990 | 24,807,461 |
| 1995 | 26,994,255 |
| 2000 | 28,793,672 |
| 2005 | 30,455,563 |
| 2010 | 32,343,384 |
| 2015 | 34,663,608 |
| 2020 | 36,910,558 |
Morocco population in 1960 is 12,328,532, by 1970 the population is increased by 3,676,200 totaling to 16,004,732, by 1980 the population is increased to 19,990,006, and by 1990 the total increase of 24,807,461 in 30 years from 1960 to 1990 resulting to 24,807,461. From 1990 to 2000, population increased to 28,793,672, and from 2000 to 2010 the population of Morocco increase by 3,549,712 with a change of 12.33 percent and increase of population from 2010 to 2020 by 4,567,174 with a change of 14.12 percent and make up to 36,910,558. Morocco population in 2023 is estimated to be 38.37 million, population in 2022 is estimated to be 37.79 million, Population of Morocco in 2021 is estimated as 37.35 million.
According to regionalisation avancee, Morocco is divided into 12 regions, and further subdivided into 75 sub divisions which are prefectures and provinces.
| Slno | Regions | Capital | Area (Sq km) | Population (2014) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma | Tangier | 13,712 | 3,556,729 |
| 2 | L'Oriental | Oujda | 36,241 | 2,314,346 |
| 3 | Fès-Meknès | Fès | 40,075 | 4,236,892 |
| 4 | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | Rabat | 18,194 | 4,580,866 |
| 5 | Béni Mellal-Khénifra | Béni Mellal | 41,033 | 2,520,776 |
| 6 | Casablanca-Settat | Casablanca | 19,448 | 6,861,739 |
| 7 | Marrakech-Safi | Marrakech | 39,167 | 4,520,569 |
| 8 | Drâa-Tafilalet | Errachidia | 132,167 | 1,635,008 |
| 9 | Souss-Massa | Agadir | 53,167 | 2,676,847 |
| 10 | Guelmim-Oued Noun | Guelmim | 46,108 | 433,757 |
| 11 | Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra | Laayoun | 140,018 | 367,758 |
| 12 | Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | Dakhla | 130,898 | 142,955 |
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