Morocco vs Egypt
Every indicator for Morocco and Egypt side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 118,365,995 | −67.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 365 | −50.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 3,086 | +51.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 71.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 1,001,450 | −55.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 118 | −27.2% |
| Median age (years) | — | 24.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 74.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 6.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 14.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 42.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 2,396 | +130.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 0.67 | +425.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | 2.93 | +264.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 20 | +609.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 836,000 | −70.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 7.1 | −9.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 2.76 | −25.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to Egypt; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Egypt is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Morocco leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 7.1 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Morocco's military expenditure per capita (144) is about 7.1 times Egypt's (20).
- Morocco's military expenditure as a share of gdp (3.52) is about 5.3 times Egypt's (0.67).
- Morocco's military expenditure as a share of government spending (10.67) is about 3.6 times Egypt's (2.93).
- Egypt's armed forces personnel (2020) (836,000) is about 3.4 times Morocco's (246,000).
- Egypt's population (2025) (118,365,995) is about 3.1 times Morocco's (38,430,770).
Frequently asked questions
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