Morocco vs South Africa
Every indicator for Morocco and South Africa side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | South Africa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 64,747,319 | −40.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 427 | −57.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 6,598 | −29.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 66.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 1,219,090 | −63.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 53 | +62.0% |
| Median age (years) | — | 28.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 78.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 32.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 2,836 | +94.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 0.70 | +402.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | 2.11 | +405.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 44 | +227.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 89,000 | +176.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 1.4 | +365.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 0.40 | +417.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to South Africa; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Morocco is 40.6% lower than South Africa.
- On gdp (nominal), Morocco is 57.4% lower than South Africa.
- On gdp per capita, Morocco is 29.2% lower than South Africa.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI