Morocco is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 38.4 million people (UN estimate), the 41st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1956Population: 41st
Moroccoモロッコ
Region
Northern Africa, Africa
Population
about 38.4 million (41st)
Area
446,550 km² (55th)
UN member since
November 12, 1956
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Morocco in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 38.4 million, the 41st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 446,550 km², the 55th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 86.
Joining the United Nations
Morocco joined the United Nations on November 12, 1956.
That was in the same year as Japan (December 18, 1956).
Countries that joined on the same day: Sudan, Tunisia.
Think about it
Q1Compare Morocco’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Morocco on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Morocco, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 6 UN member states in Northern Africa. The one with the most people is Egypt.