Keywords: Census


Moroccans form Spain's largest foreign-born group but lag in higher education

Spain's National Statistics Institute reported that 1,165,955 Morocco-born residents lived in the country as of January 1, 2025. This group remains the largest foreign-born community, outnumbering Colombians at 978,041 and Venezuelans at 692,316. Foreign-born individuals totaled 9,464,210, or one......

India launches nationwide census as World’s most populous country

India has begun a massive nationwide census, marking the first such exercise in over a decade and reaffirming its position as the world’s most populous country. The operation, originally scheduled for 2021, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a population estimated at around 1.4 billion,......

Morocco launches livestock verification drive ahead of second subsidy payment

Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests has announced the launch of a nationwide verification operation for the country's livestock reconstitution program, effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The operation follows directives from King Mohammed......

Morocco strengthens livestock sector through royal initiatives amid challenges

Morocco has successfully preserved its livestock sector despite prolonged droughts and the aftermath of COVID-19, thanks to strategic measures led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari announced during a press briefing on Thursday. Strategic actions safeguard national......

Morocco records 32 million livestock in census amid drought recovery efforts

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the results of the national livestock census conducted between June 26 and August 11, which recorded a total of 32,832,573 heads of livestock. The census aims to provide an updated database to boost productivity and support food sovereignty amidst......

Ageing population: What you should know about Morocco’s demographic shift

Morocco, like many nations worldwide, is experiencing a significant demographic transition characterized by an ageing population, declining birth rates, and notable social and economic implications. The latest census data reveals that the country’s population has surpassed 37 million, with the......

Service militaire: preparations underway for the 2025 census operation

In alignment with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, the Ministry of Interior has announced the commencement of the census operation for military service, set to take place from April 25 to June 23, 2025. This initiative......

Shifting Household Dynamics: Women's Rising Role and Changing Family Structures in Morocco

In a revealing snapshot of social transformation, Morocco's latest census unveils significant shifts in household composition and leadership, highlighting the evolving roles of women and changing family structures over the past decade. The 2024 census, conducted by the High Commissioner of Planning,......

Morocco’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 21.3%, Census Data Reveals

Unemployment in Morocco has surged to 21.3%, according to the latest findings from the country’s general population and housing census. This marks a notable increase from the 16.2% unemployment rate reported in the 2014 census, signaling a growing labor market challenge. Chakib Benmoussa, the High......