Morocco Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Morocco's population density was 86.2 in 2025, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Morocco's population density stood at 86.2 in 2025, a rise of +1.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 86.2 by 2025. Morocco ranked 115th globally.
Morocco’s population density has risen steadily over the 64‑year series, climbing from 26.73 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 86.17 in 2025, placing the kingdom at rank 115 globally. The increase reflects both natural population growth and limited expansion of the country’s land area, which remains roughly 446,550 square kilometres. By comparison, peer nations with similar rankings such as Albania (85.28) and Burkina Faso (87.93) exhibit comparable density levels, underscoring a broader pattern among mid‑size economies where urbanisation concentrates inhabitants in limited geographic zones. The upward trajectory suggests that, absent substantial policy shifts toward rural development or large‑scale land reclamation, Morocco’s density is likely to continue edging higher, potentially intensifying pressure on housing, infrastructure and natural resources in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 87.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 86.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 86.2 | +1.7 | #115 |
| 2023 | 84.5 | +0.9 | #99 |
| 2022 | 83.6 | +0.8 | #99 |
| 2021 | 82.8 | +0.8 | #98 |
| 2020 | 82.0 | +0.8 | #96 |
| 2019 | 81.1 | +0.8 | #97 |
| 2018 | 80.3 | +0.9 | #96 |
| 2017 | 79.4 | +0.9 | #94 |
| 2016 | 78.5 | +0.9 | #94 |
| 2015 | 77.5 | +0.9 | #94 |
| 2014 | 76.6 | +0.9 | #94 |
| 2013 | 75.7 | +1.0 | #94 |
| 2012 | 74.7 | +1.0 | #93 |
| 2011 | 73.7 | +1.0 | #91 |
| 2010 | 72.7 | +1.0 | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco's population density was 86.2 in 2025. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Morocco's population density peaked at 86.2 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Morocco was 26.7 in 1961.
Morocco ranks 115th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's population density is projected to reach 86.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Morocco in 2025 was 86.2. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_population-density,
title = {Morocco Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}