Rabat's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,884,802. In 1950, the population of Rabat was 145,108. Rabat has grown by 89,188 since 2015, which represents a 0.97% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Rabat, which typically includes Rabat's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 2,356,117 | 1.46% | 164,336 |
| 2030 | 2,191,781 | 1.64% | 170,807 |
| 2025 | 2,020,974 | 1.40% | 136,172 |
| 2020 | 1,884,802 | 0.97% | 89,188 |
| 2015 | 1,795,614 | 0.94% | 81,957 |
| 2010 | 1,713,657 | 0.94% | 78,216 |
| 2005 | 1,635,441 | 1.65% | 128,276 |
| 2000 | 1,507,165 | 1.79% | 127,873 |
| 1995 | 1,379,292 | 3.27% | 204,819 |
| 1990 | 1,174,473 | 3.56% | 188,603 |
| 1985 | 985,870 | 4.07% | 178,186 |
| 1980 | 807,684 | 4.73% | 166,671 |
| 1975 | 641,013 | 5.37% | 147,495 |
| 1970 | 493,518 | 7.80% | 154,565 |
| 1965 | 338,953 | 7.80% | 106,132 |
| 1960 | 232,821 | 4.85% | 49,114 |
| 1955 | 183,707 | 4.83% | 38,599 |
| 1950 | 145,108 | 0.00% |