People & economy

Morocco: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

The numbers behind a trip to Morocco: who lives there, how the economy and prices compare, how many tourists visit, and what healthcare and internet access are like.

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Population & Geography

Population
36,029,138
#40 of 197 countries
Area
716,550 km²
#41 of 248 countries
Density
50.3 / km²
#164 of 245 countries

Morocco has a population of 36,029,138 spread across 716,550 km², giving it an average density of 50.3 people per km².

Demographics

Median Age
30.9
Life Expectancy
74.2 yrs
Government
parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Ethnic Groups
Religions
GDP by Sector

Population Trends

How a country's age structure is shifting tells you a lot about what to expect on the ground. A growing elderly population often means better healthcare and higher costs, while a young population signals energy and growth but potentially less developed infrastructure.

Age Structure Over Time
Population Growth Rate (%)
Urban vs Rural (%)
Birth & Death Rates (per 1,000)

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Morocco is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank. Prices are roughly 39% of US levels, meaning your money goes significantly further here: accommodation, food, and transport are very affordable by Western standards.

Income Level
Lower middle income
GDP per Capita
$3,814
Cost of Living
39% of US
Inflation
6.1%
GDP per Capita (USD)
GDP Growth (%)
Inflation Rate (%)
Employment
GDP/Capita (PPP)
$9,100
Unemployment
9.0%

Tourism

Tourism data reveals how popular a destination is and how much infrastructure exists to support visitors. Tourism accounts for 12.0% of Morocco's total exports, making it a significant contributor to the economy with solid visitor infrastructure.

Tourism Revenue
$4,514,000,000
Tourism % of Exports
12.0%
Outbound Tourists
646,000
Air Passengers
9,354,197
International Tourist Arrivals
Tourism Receipts (USD)
Air Passengers Carried
Tourism as % of Exports

Health & Safety Infrastructure

Healthcare quality matters when you're far from home. These indicators help gauge what level of medical care is available In Morocco there are 0.74 doctors per 1,000 people, below the global average. Good travel insurance with medical coverage is advisable.

Physicians
0.74/1k
Hospital Beds
0.73/1k
Health Spend
$232/person
Infant Mortality
15.5/1k
Immunization
98%
Safe Drinking Water
92.2%
Basic Sanitation
87.8%
Health Expenditure per Capita (USD)
Hospital Beds per 1,000

Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure

Staying connected while travelling is essential for navigation, communication, and remote work. In Morocco, 91% of the population uses the internet, so expect WiFi in most hotels, cafes and public spaces. There are 148 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, and local SIM cards are easy to find.

Internet Users
91.0%
Mobile Subs
148/100
Broadband
7.0/100
Internet Users (%)
Urbanization (%)

Source: World Bank Open Data