Net migration in Morocco

Morocco: Net migration was -56,254 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
-56,254
Change on year
down 20.2%
World rank
195th
of 215 countries
All-time high
-13,899
in 1980
All-time low
-130,717
in 1991
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Morocco, 1960–2025

-125.0k-100.0k-75.0k-50.0k-25.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration in Morocco is -56,254, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 20.2% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Morocco peaked at -13,899 in 1980 and was at its lowest, -130,717, in 1991.

Morocco ranks 195th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 66 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -32,329 -56,214 -19,434 10
1970s -41,760 -58,019 -26,168 10
1980s -58,249 -104,509 -13,899 10
1990s -100,484 -130,717 -74,343 10
2000s -71,681 -84,460 -59,024 10
2010s -70,277 -91,217 -39,302 10
2020s -44,113 -56,254 -35,474 6

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  5. 197 Mozambique -65,573 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Morocco?
Net migration in Morocco was -56,254 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Morocco?
The highest recorded value was -13,899 in 1980.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Morocco?
The lowest recorded value was -130,717 in 1991.
How does Morocco rank for net migration?
Morocco ranks 195th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Morocco?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Morocco data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.