MigrantoImmigrants in Morocco
92.4K foreigners live in Morocco — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Morocco by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
57% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Morocco in numbers
French are the largest group by a wide margin
45% of all immigrants were born in France, while the next group accounts for just 17%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 34% to 45%, and today that group is people born in France.
Immigrant population in Morocco over time
Foreigners living in Morocco, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 43973 |
| 1995 | 40348 |
| 2000 | 42500 |
| 2005 | 45075 |
| 2010 | 59061 |
| 2015 | 76768 |
| 2020 | 85156 |
| 2024 | 92403 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Morocco, by year
| Year | French | Algerians | Spaniards | Syrians | Tunisians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Morocco
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Morocco
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Morocco?
Around 92.4K immigrants live in Morocco — the world's #136 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many French live in Morocco?
Around 41.3K French live in Morocco — about 45% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Morocco growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Morocco has grown from 76.8K to 92.4K, about 20%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Morocco come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Morocco. Their children born in Morocco are not included.
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