Morocco Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Morocco Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Morocco population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Morocco’s official name is the Kingdom of Morocco. The country is located on the north-western coast of Africa. Additionally, it borders Algeria to the east and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south. Eventually, Morocco declared independence on April 7, 1956.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Morocco from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was the decade during Morocco’s independence in 1956. Click here to review Morocco country overview.

Chart of Morocco Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Morocco’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 8.9 million people in 1950 to 11.9 million people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 33.7% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Morocco is approximately 76.6 years (2019). Lastly, around 60% of Morocco’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Morocco has increased from 48.4 years in 1960 to 76.6 years in 2019. To conclude, Morocco maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Morocco’s population growth in the 1960s.