Morocco vs Nigeria
Every indicator for Morocco and Nigeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Morocco | Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 38,430,770 | 237,527,782 | −83.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 182 | 291 | −37.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 4,672 | 1,224 | +281.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 54.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 446,550 | 923,770 | −51.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 86 | 257 | −66.5% |
| Median age (years) | — | 17.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.2 | 41.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 9.0 | 3.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.7 | 23.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.1 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,518 | 1,133 | +387.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.52 | 0.56 | +528.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.67 | 3.07 | +247.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 144 | 5 | +2,910.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 246,000 | 223,000 | +10.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 0.9 | +581.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.07 | 0.23 | +800.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Morocco relative to Nigeria; a positive value favors Morocco. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Morocco is 83.8% lower than Nigeria.
- On gdp (nominal), Morocco is 37.5% lower than Nigeria.
- On gdp per capita, Morocco is 281.7% higher than Nigeria.
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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