Service sector attracts most employees
The total number of people employed in Morocco amounted to around 11.3 million in 2023. Looking at the latest sectoral distribution figures, approximately 44 percent of the working population was employed in the service sector. The agriculture sector followed with a share of 33 percent, while the industrial sector attracted roughly 23 percent of the workforce. In fact, especially due to the large tourism industry, services make up the largest economic sector in the country and account for over half of the GDP. Moreover, while agriculture is the smallest economic sector, it employs a larger percentage of working population compared to the industrial sector, which is less labor intensive.
High unemployment among youth and women
Similar to other North African countries, Morocco’s labor force is concerned with high levels of unemployment. Specifically, the young population aged 15 to 24 years faced the highest unemployment rate in the country compared to the other age groups in 2022. Unemployment is also higher among those who have a degree, which reveals the struggles of bridging the gap between the education system and the job market. As of 2021, the country’s employment situation was also characterized by the high female unemployment rate, as only 16.8 percent of the women in the labor force were employed.
Working conditions and salaries
Employees in Morocco typically work 44 or 48 hours per week, from Mondays to Fridays. Paid employment accounted for 86 percent of the working population in 2020, with the share increasing annually since 2018. In addition, employees in Morocco are guaranteed a daily minimum salary of 124.4 Moroccan dirhams, which is around 12 U.S. dollars, for a total of eight working hours. In the agricultural sector specifically, agricultural workers have a lower daily minimum wage, that is around 84 Moroccan dinars, or eight U.S. dollars. However, many Moroccans engage in informal types of employment, which are not subject to the government regulatory framework. Around 80 percent of the working population was informally employed in Morocco as of 2019, the highest share in the Middle East and North Africa.
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- 48.68%
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Labor force participation rate in Morocco 2021
- Number of unemployed people
- 1.4m
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Unemployed population in Morocco 2015-2022
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%
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Quarterly unemployment rate in Morocco 2019-2022
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- Basic Statistic Total population of Morocco 2018 to 2028
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- Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) in Morocco 2028
- Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in Morocco 2028
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- Basic Statistic Total population of Morocco 2018 to 2028
Total population of Morocco 2018 to 2028
Morocco: Total population from 2018 to 2028 (in million inhabitants)
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Population growth in Morocco 2022
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- Premium Statistic Median age of the population of Morocco 2020, by gender
Median age of the population of Morocco 2020, by gender
Median age of the population of Morocco in 2020, by gender
- Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) in Morocco 2028
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Morocco 2028
Morocco: Gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices from 1988 to 2028 (in billion U.S. dollars)
- Basic Statistic Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in Morocco 2028
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in Morocco 2028
Morocco: Growth rate of the real gross domestic product (GDP) from 2018 to 2028 (compared to the previous year)
Labor force
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- Basic Statistic Total labor force in Morocco 2003-2022
- Basic Statistic Total labor force in Morocco 2010-2024, by gender
- Premium Statistic Economically active population in Morocco 2019-2022, by area of residence
- Premium Statistic Labor force participation rate in Morocco 2021
- Basic Statistic Labor force participation rate in Morocco 2010-2021, by gender
Labor force
- Basic Statistic Total labor force in Morocco 2003-2022
Total labor force in Morocco 2003-2022
Total number of people in the labor force in Morocco from 2003 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
- Basic Statistic Total labor force in Morocco 2010-2024, by gender
Total labor force in Morocco 2010-2024, by gender
Total number of people in the labor force in Morocco from 2010 to 2024, by gender (in 1,000s)
- Premium Statistic Economically active population in Morocco 2019-2022, by area of residence
Economically active population in Morocco 2019-2022, by area of residence
Number of economically active people in Morocco from 2019 to 2022, by area of residence (in 1,000s)
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Labor force participation rate in Morocco 2021
Morocco: Labor force participation rate from 2011 to 2021
- Basic Statistic Labor force participation rate in Morocco 2010-2021, by gender
Labor force participation rate in Morocco 2010-2021, by gender
Labor force participation rate in Morocco from 2010 to 2021, by gender
Employment
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- Basic Statistic Total employment in Morocco 2013-2024
- Basic Statistic Total employment in Morocco 2013-2024, by gender
- Premium Statistic Employment rate in Morocco 2012-2022
- Basic Statistic Male employment rate in Morocco 2012-2020
- Basic Statistic Female employment rate in Morocco 2012-2020
- Premium Statistic Employment rate in urban areas in Morocco 2012-2022
- Basic Statistic Employment rate in rural areas in Morocco 2012-2022
Employment
- Basic Statistic Total employment in Morocco 2013-2024
Total employment in Morocco 2013-2024
Number of people employed in Morocco from 2013 to 2024 (in 1,000s)
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Total employment in Morocco 2013-2024, by gender
Number of people employed in Morocco from 2013 to 2024, by gender (in 1,000s)
- Premium Statistic Employment rate in Morocco 2012-2022
Employment rate in Morocco 2012-2022
Employment rate in Morocco from 2012 to 2022
- Basic Statistic Male employment rate in Morocco 2012-2020
Male employment rate in Morocco 2012-2020
Male employment rate in Morocco from 2012 to 2020
- Basic Statistic Female employment rate in Morocco 2012-2020
Female employment rate in Morocco 2012-2020
Female employment rate in Morocco from 2012 to 2020
- Premium Statistic Employment rate in urban areas in Morocco 2012-2022
Employment rate in urban areas in Morocco 2012-2022
Employment rate in urban areas in Morocco from 2012 to 2022
- Basic Statistic Employment rate in rural areas in Morocco 2012-2022
Employment rate in rural areas in Morocco 2012-2022
Employment rate in rural areas in Morocco from 2012 to 2022
Unemployment
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- Premium Statistic Unemployed population in Morocco 2015-2022
- Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in Morocco 2022
- Premium Statistic Female unemployment rate in Morocco 2012-2021
- Premium Statistic Male unemployment rate in Morocco 2012-2021
- Basic Statistic Youth unemployment rate in Morocco in 2022
- Premium Statistic Unemployment rate in Morocco 2021, by region
- Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in Morocco 2022, by age
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- Premium Statistic Unemployed population in Morocco 2015-2022
Unemployed population in Morocco 2015-2022
Number of unemployed people in Morocco from 2015 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
- Basic Statistic Unemployment rate in Morocco 2022
Unemployment rate in Morocco 2022
Morocco: Unemployment rate from 2003 to 2022
- Premium Statistic Female unemployment rate in Morocco 2012-2021
Female unemployment rate in Morocco 2012-2021
Female unemployment rate in Morocco from 2012 to 2021
- Premium Statistic Male unemployment rate in Morocco 2012-2021
Male unemployment rate in Morocco 2012-2021
Male unemployment rate in Morocco from 2012 to 2021
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Youth unemployment rate in Morocco in 2022
Morocco: Youth unemployment rate from 2003 to 2022
- Premium Statistic Unemployment rate in Morocco 2021, by region
Unemployment rate in Morocco 2021, by region
Unemployment rate in Morocco in 2021, by region
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Unemployment rate in Morocco 2022, by age
Unemployment rate in Morocco as of 2nd quarter 2022, by age group
Earnings
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- Basic Statistic Monthly inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage in Morocco 2014-2022
- Basic Statistic Daily inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage in Morocco 2014-2022
- Basic Statistic Daily minimum wage for agricultural workers in Morocco 2014-2022
- Premium Statistic Top salary-earning professional activities in Morocco 2023
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- Basic Statistic Monthly inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage in Morocco 2014-2022
Monthly inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage in Morocco 2014-2022
Monthly inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage (SMIG) in Morocco from 2014 to 2022 (in Moroccan dirhams)
- Basic Statistic Daily inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage in Morocco 2014-2022
Daily inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage in Morocco 2014-2022
Daily inter-professional guaranteed minimum wage (SMIG) in Morocco from 2014 to 2022 (in Moroccan dirhams)
- Basic Statistic Daily minimum wage for agricultural workers in Morocco 2014-2022
Daily minimum wage for agricultural workers in Morocco 2014-2022
Daily guaranteed minimum wage for agricultural workers (SMAG) in Morocco from 2014 to 2022 (in Moroccan dirhams)
- Premium Statistic Top salary-earning professional activities in Morocco 2023
Top salary-earning professional activities in Morocco 2023
Highest average salaries in Morocco as of 2023, by professional activity (in U.S. dollars)
Impact of COVID-19
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- Premium Statistic Number of jobs lost in Morocco 2019-2020, by sector
- Premium Statistic Working hours lost in agriculture, forestry, and fishery in Morocco 2019-2020
- Basic Statistic Evolution of work cessation among artisans in Morocco 2020, by lockdown stage
- Premium Statistic Share of enterprises adopting home office strategies in Morocco 2020, by subsector
Impact of COVID-19
- Premium Statistic Number of jobs lost in Morocco 2019-2020, by sector
Number of jobs lost in Morocco 2019-2020, by sector
Volume of employment lost in Morocco between 2019 and 2020, by sector
- Premium Statistic Working hours lost in agriculture, forestry, and fishery in Morocco 2019-2020
Working hours lost in agriculture, forestry, and fishery in Morocco 2019-2020
Percentage change in the volume of working hours in the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector in Morocco in 2020, by residence (compared to the previous year)
- Basic Statistic Evolution of work cessation among artisans in Morocco 2020, by lockdown stage
Evolution of work cessation among artisans in Morocco 2020, by lockdown stage
Share of artisans who stopped working during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Morocco as of 2020, by lockdown stage
- Premium Statistic Share of enterprises adopting home office strategies in Morocco 2020, by subsector
Share of enterprises adopting home office strategies in Morocco 2020, by subsector
Share of enterprises adopting teleworking strategies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Morocco as of 2nd half 2020, by subsector
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