Defense

Morocco

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Military expenditure (% GDP)19602024
2.323.394.475.546.6219602024
Source: World Bank WDI
Military expenditure19602024
41.6M1.41B2.78B4.15B5.52B19602024
Source: World Bank WDI
Arms imports (USD)19602024
1M322M642M963M1.28B19602024
Source: World Bank WDI
Arms exports (USD)19622023
2M19.8M37.5M55.3M73M19622023
Source: World Bank WDI
Military spending (% of GDP)19602024
2.323.394.475.546.6219602024
Source: World Bank WDI
Military spending (USD)19602024
41.6M1.41B2.78B4.15B5.52B19602024
Source: World Bank WDI
IndicatorValue
Military expenditure (% GDP)3.52 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Military expenditure5,520,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Armed forces personnel246,000 peopleWorld Bank WDI [2020]
Arms imports23,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Arms exports73,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023]
Military & security forcesRoyal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR): Royal Moroccan Army (includes the Moroccan Royal Guard), Royal Moroccan Navy (includes Coast Guard, marines), Royal Moroccan Air Force, Moroccan Royal Guard, Royal Moroccan GendarmerieMinistry of Interior: General Directorate for National Security (DGSN; aka National Police), Auxiliary Forces (2025); note: note 1: the Royal Guard is officially part of the Army but is under the direct operational control of the Royal Military Household of His Majesty the King; it provides for the security and safety of the King and royal family; it was established in the 11th century and is considered one of the world's oldest active units still in military servicenote 2: the DGSN manages internal law enforcement in cities; the Gendarmerie is responsible for law enforcement in rural regions and on national highways and has a counterterrorism role; the Auxiliary Forces provide support to the Gendarmerie and DGSNCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Military service age & obligation19-25 years of age for 12-month compulsory and voluntary military service for men and women (2025)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive
Arms imports (USD)23,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Arms exports (USD)73,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2023]
Military spending (% of GDP)3.52 %SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]
Military spending (USD)5,520,000,000 US$SIPRI via World Bank WDI [2024]

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Data year2025
EditionDatabook 2026
Coverage11/11
LicenseCC-BY
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  • World Bank WDI
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    Edition: 2024
  • CIA World Factbook
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    Edition: 2025
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About this data

Morocco's defense on Databook compiles 11 indicators from 2 open datasets including World Bank WDI, CIA World Factbook. Key figures include military expenditure (% gdp) (3.52 %), military expenditure (5,520,000,000 US$). Data is referenced to 2025. Every value carries its source and publication year, published under open licenses.