MigrantoMoroccan Diaspora
3.6M Moroccans live abroad — the #23 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 72% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1088408 |
| France | 1066129 |
| Italy | 472734 |
| Belgium | 246575 |
| Israel | 190607 |
| Netherlands | 176423 |
| Germany | 156555 |
| Canada | 94694 |
| Turkey | 27080 |
| Switzerland | 21949 |
| Sweden | 13437 |
| UAE | 8368 |
| Norway | 6893 |
| Tunisia | 6458 |
| Denmark | 6166 |
| Libya | 5527 |
| Senegal | 4376 |
| Kuwait | 3240 |
| Finland | 2976 |
| Luxembourg | 2887 |
| Australia | 2775 |
| Portugal | 2538 |
| Greece | 2246 |
| Ukraine | 1789 |
| Brazil | 1689 |
| Qatar | 1535 |
| Malta | 1166 |
| China | 1026 |
| Mali | 1021 |
| Gibraltar | 1015 |
| Egypt | 979 |
| Venezuela | 905 |
| Bahrain | 843 |
| Gabon | 774 |
| New Caledonia | 610 |
| Iraq | 599 |
| Poland | 555 |
| Andorra | 536 |
| Hungary | 520 |
| Mexico | 515 |
| South Africa | 417 |
| Mauritania | 401 |
| Iceland | 396 |
| Guinea | 307 |
| Argentina | 252 |
| Bulgaria | 215 |
| Chile | 210 |
| Panama | 143 |
| Slovakia | 79 |
| Cyprus | 64 |
| Slovenia | 41 |
| Estonia | 38 |
| Dominican Republic | 37 |
| Bolivia | 29 |
| Croatia | 24 |
| Latvia | 22 |
| Liechtenstein | 16 |
| Lithuania | 15 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
By destination region
Europe is the leading destination region at 90%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Morocco.
Spain is the primary destination for emigrants
Spain attracts 30% of all emigrants from Morocco, while the second-largest destination receives just 29%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 50% to 30%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Turkey, Finland, Luxembourg — Turkey rose from outside the top 20 to rank #9.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 10 residents of Morocco has emigrated — 3.6M out of 38.1M, representing 9.5% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1297857 |
| 1995 | 1506124 |
| 2000 | 1756024 |
| 2005 | 2291145 |
| 2010 | 2733747 |
| 2015 | 2907733 |
| 2020 | 3293170 |
| 2024 | 3627829 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Spain | France | Italy | Belgium | Israel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 99697 | 648162 | 59902 | 85421 | 162713 |
| 1995 | 166579 | 685147 | 92931 | 97337 | 173282 |
| 2000 | 274151 | 738219 | 138432 | 110789 | 169462 |
| 2005 | 547494 | 841287 | 232975 | 144604 | 162027 |
| 2010 | 766047 | 890602 | 346197 | 184067 | 155632 |
| 2015 | 736479 | 961153 | 399627 | 209668 | 166846 |
| 2020 | 914262 | 1027490 | 450791 | 227813 | 179842 |
| 2024 | 1088408 | 1066129 | 472734 | 246575 | 190607 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Morocco as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Morocco
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Moroccans move to?
Most Moroccans have moved to Spain, France and Italy — these three countries account for about 72% of all Moroccans living abroad.
How many Moroccans live abroad?
Around 3.6M Moroccans live abroad, making it the #23-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Morocco lives abroad?
About 10% of the population of Morocco lives abroad — that's 3.6M out of a total population of 38.1M.
How has emigration from Morocco changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Morocco has grown from 2.9M to 3.6M people, a growth of about 25%.
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