Morocco vs Kenya
Every indicator for Morocco and Kenya side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | Kenya | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 57,532,493 | −33.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 136 | +33.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 2,363 | +97.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 63.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 591,969 | −24.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 97 | −11.4% |
| Median age (years) | — | 20.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 35.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 5.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 4.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 32.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 1,231 | +348.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 1.00 | +252.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | 4.43 | +140.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 21 | +571.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 24,000 | +925.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 0.4 | +1,434.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 0.11 | +1,781.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to Kenya; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Morocco is 33.2% lower than Kenya.
- On gdp (nominal), Morocco is 33.8% higher than Kenya.
- On gdp per capita, Morocco is 97.7% higher than Kenya.
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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