Morocco Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Morocco's net migration was -56,254 in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 20.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Morocco's net migration stood at -56,254 in 2025, a decline of +9,452 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -53,314 by 2026. Morocco ranked 21st globally.
Morocco’s net migration has been persistently negative, registering a deficit of ‑56,254.00 in 2025, which places the country 21st globally among nations with net outflows. The long‑term record, spanning 66 years from 1960, shows a modest outflow of ‑19,434.00 at the start of the series, a brief improvement to a peak of ‑13,899.00 in 1980, and a dramatic deepening to an all‑time trough of ‑130,717.00 in 1991. Compared with peer economies, Egypt recorded a slightly larger outflow of ‑57,305.00, while Zimbabwe’s net migration stood at ‑54,555.00, underscoring that Morocco’s outflow is comparable to other countries experiencing sustained emigration pressures. The pronounced trough in the early 1990s coincided with structural adjustments and limited domestic employment opportunities, factors that have continued to shape migration decisions. If economic diversification, investment in higher‑skill sectors, and regional integration accelerate, the downward trajectory of net outflows could moderate, potentially shifting Morocco toward a more balanced migration profile in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -58,296 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -55,805 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -53,314 | - | - |
| 2025 | -56,254 | −9,452 | #21 |
| 2024 | -46,802 | −7,152 | #20 |
| 2023 | -39,650 | −1,056 | #20 |
| 2022 | -38,594 | +9,308 | #19 |
| 2021 | -47,902 | −12,428 | #18 |
| 2020 | -35,474 | +55,743 | #19 |
| 2019 | -91,217 | −3,058 | #14 |
| 2018 | -88,159 | −27,687 | #15 |
| 2017 | -60,472 | −21,170 | #21 |
| 2016 | -39,302 | +41,946 | #25 |
| 2015 | -81,248 | −9,183 | #19 |
| 2014 | -72,065 | −4,969 | #19 |
| 2013 | -67,096 | −1,845 | #18 |
| 2012 | -65,251 | +2,196 | #20 |
| 2011 | -67,447 | +3,063 | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco's net migration was -56,254 in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 20.2% decrease from the previous year.
Morocco's net migration peaked at -13,899 in 1980.
The lowest net migration in Morocco was -130,717 in 1991.
Morocco ranks 21st globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's net migration is projected to reach -53,314 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Morocco in 2025 was -56,254. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_net-migration,
title = {Morocco Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}