MigrantoImmigrants in Morocco
92.4K foreign-born residents — the #136 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 67% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 41301 |
| Algeria | 15731 |
| Spain | 4797 |
| Syria | 3989 |
| Tunisia | 3018 |
| Italy | 2219 |
| Republic of Congo | 2201 |
| Egypt | 2176 |
| USA | 2139 |
| Senegal | 2113 |
| Iraq | 2006 |
| Mauritania | 1863 |
| Germany | 1685 |
| Belgium | 1641 |
| Lebanon | 1579 |
| United Kingdom | 1418 |
| Libya | 1376 |
| Guinea | 1151 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 57%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Morocco.
France is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
France accounts for 45% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 17%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 34% to 45%, with France increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 43973 |
| 1995 | 40348 |
| 2000 | 42500 |
| 2005 | 45075 |
| 2010 | 59061 |
| 2015 | 76768 |
| 2020 | 85156 |
| 2024 | 92403 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | France | Algeria | Spain | Syria | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15056 | 9188 | 2802 | 1399 | 1763 |
| 1995 | 13813 | 8429 | 2571 | 1284 | 1618 |
| 2000 | 14547 | 8877 | 2708 | 1353 | 1704 |
| 2005 | 15422 | 9412 | 2872 | 1436 | 1808 |
| 2010 | 26839 | 10231 | 3121 | 1560 | 1964 |
| 2015 | 34615 | 13194 | 4025 | 2619 | 2533 |
| 2020 | 38063 | 14497 | 4421 | 3676 | 2781 |
| 2024 | 41301 | 15731 | 4797 | 3989 | 3018 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Morocco as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Morocco
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Morocco?
Around 92.4K foreign-born residents live in Morocco, making it the #136-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Morocco come from?
Most immigrants in Morocco come from France, Algeria and Spain — these three countries account for about 67% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Morocco are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Morocco — that's 92.4K out of a total population of 38.1M.
How has immigration to Morocco changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Morocco has grown from 76.8K to 92.4K people, a growth of about 20%.
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