Morocco Percentage of population by degree of urbanization 2026: 78.28 %

Morocco's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026 is 78.28 % (estimate), unchanged from 2025. It ranks #94 of 237 countries.

Explore the percentage of population by degree of urbanization across countries, highlighting the shift towards urban living and its impact on economic growth and development. Understanding these trends is crucial for addressing urban planning and resource allocation.

Morocco•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Percentage of population by degree of urbanization over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202678.28 %+0.03 %+0.04%
202578.25 %+0.03 %+0.04%
202478.22 %+0.03 %+0.04%
202378.19 %+0.03 %+0.04%
202278.16 %+0.03 %+0.04%
202178.13 %+0.03 %+0.04%
202078.1 %+0.19 %+0.24%
201977.91 %+0.19 %+0.25%
201877.72 %+0.2 %+0.25%
201777.53 %+0.2 %+0.26%
201677.32 %+0.21 %+0.27%
201577.12 %——

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Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Morocco: Percentage of population by degree of urbanization. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/morocco/percentage-of-population-by-degree-of-urbanization

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morocco Percentage of population by degree of urbanization

What is Morocco's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026?▾

Morocco's percentage of population by degree of urbanization is 78.28 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Morocco's percentage of population by degree of urbanization increasing or decreasing?▾

Morocco's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was essentially unchanged from 2025 (78.25 %) to 2026 (78.28 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 1.2%.

How does Morocco rank for percentage of population by degree of urbanization?▾

In 2026, Morocco has the 94th highest percentage of population by degree of urbanization out of 237 countries with data.

What was Morocco's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2015?▾

In 2015, Morocco's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was 77.12 %. By 2026 it rose by 1.5%.

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