Morocco vs Canada
Every indicator for Morocco and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 41,651,653 | −7.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 2,320 | −92.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 55,698 | −91.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 15,634,410 | −97.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 3 | +3,130.4% |
| Median age (years) | — | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 29,347 | −81.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 1.31 | +168.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | 3.08 | +246.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 705 | −79.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 72,000 | +241.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 1.7 | +270.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 0.35 | +491.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to Canada; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Morocco is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Canada on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 35×); they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Morocco's 446,550 — roughly 35 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Morocco stands at 86 against Canada's 3 — roughly 32 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 2,320 against Morocco's 182 — roughly 13 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 55,698 against Morocco's 4,672 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Morocco's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.07) is about 5.9 times Canada's (0.35).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Morocco and Canada differ most?
In area. Canada records 15,634,410 against Morocco's 446,550 — a ratio of roughly 35 to one.
Where are Morocco and Canada most alike?
In population (2025), at 41,651,653 and 38,430,770 — a gap of only %8.4.
On how many indicators is Morocco ahead of Canada?
Morocco is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Canada on 6. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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