Morocco Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Morocco Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Morocco population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was three decades after Morocco’s independence in 1956. Click here to review Morocco country overview.

Chart of Morocco Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Morocco’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 19.9 million people in 1980 to 24.3 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 22.1% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). 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 1990s.