Share of employed population in Morocco 2024, by economic activity and area

As of the second quarter of 2024, nearly 49 percent of the employed population in Morocco worked in the service sector. Services were the main sector of employment in urban areas, accounting for around 67.1 percent of the total employment. On the other hand, in rural regions, the agricultural, forestry, and fishery sectors employed the highest share of working population, approximately 64 percent. This contrast indicates the disparity in development across different regions in the country.  

Unemployment among the youth  

Youth unemployment remains a challenge in the country, standing at 22.61 in 2023. This divide is more pronounced in the 15-24 years age group, where the unemployment rate reached 38.2 percent in 2023. These figures highlight the lack of job opportunities for young individuals entering the workforce, and the need for investments in job creation initiatives.

Unemployment gender disparity in North Africa 

In the North African region, women are facing significantly higher unemployment rates than men. In fact, around 20.5 percent of women in the region were expected to be unemployed as of 2024, compared to 8.39 percent for men. This suggests difficulties accessing the labor market for North African women and calls for a region-wide improvement in the sector.