Unemployment in Morocco has seen a significant increase, reaching 21.3% in 2024 compared to 16.2% recorded a decade ago, according to figures released by the High Commissioner for Planning, Chakib Benmoussa, on Tuesday, December 17.
Presenting detailed results from the 2024 General Population and Housing Census (RGPH), Benmoussa highlighted concerning trends in employment, including a notable decline in women’s labor force participation.
The labor activity rate for women has dropped compared to 2014, with regional disparities adding further complexity to the situation.
The region of Guelmim-Oued Noun recorded the highest unemployment rate in the country at 31.5%, followed closely by the Oriental region at 30.4%.
Casablanca-Settat, Morocco’s economic hub, posted a comparatively lower yet significant unemployment rate of 18.8%.
Other regions are also grappling with high unemployment rates, including Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima at 19.6% and Souss-Massa at 19.7%.
These figures underscore the pressing need for targeted policy interventions to address unemployment and promote greater economic inclusion, particularly for women and marginalized regions.
