Latest News About Moroccan Census

Here’s the latest available overview on the Moroccan census based on recent public reporting.

• What happened: Morocco conducted its 7th General Population and Housing Census (RGPH) in 2024, with data collection running through September 30, 2024, involving around 55,000 enumerators and staff across the country. Preliminary results and data processing were expected in the following months.[2][5][6]
• Purpose and scope: The census aimed to provide a detailed picture of population size, structure (age, gender, households), housing, and related social indicators to inform policy planning and investment; the royal directive emphasized new themes such as social protection and broader data coverage.[3][6][2]
• Budget and process: The operation had a reported budget around MAD 1.46 billion (roughly €135 million), with significant funding allocated to personnel and fieldwork, and a nationwide data collection process organized into census areas for efficiency.[5][2]
• Early figures and reception: Preliminary figures circulated in late 2024 and into 2025 discussions, with some media noting population growth estimates and the scale of the census; full official results and breakdowns were anticipated in the months following data processing.[8][9]

Illustrative example of how the census data is used:

• Governments typically use census data to recalibrate resource allocation, infrastructure planning, and social policy targeting. In Morocco’s case, officials highlighted improving policymaking and potentially attracting investment by better understanding population distribution and social needs.[6][3]

Notes:

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Citations:

• Morocco begins new population survey and census; targets detailed demographic data.[1]
• Data collection for RGPH began across regions; scope and royal instructions noted.[2]
• Royal directives and census design emphasizing social protection and large-scale data collection.[6]
• Final day of data collection and processing plan; budget and scale details.[5]
• Impact and planning uses of census data in policy and investment contexts.[3]