Labor market achieves new gains; Moroccan unemployment at 13%

Morocco's labor market has experienced a relative improvement, driven by accelerated economic growth of 4.9% in 2025, up from 4.4% in the previous year. This positive trend is detailed in the annual report from Bank Al-Maghrib, the country's central bank.

The active population in Morocco saw a 1.4% increase, reaching 12.5 million people by the close of 2025. This growth in the workforce is a key indicator of economic dynamism and increased participation in the labor market.

Despite these gains, the unemployment rate remained at 13%. While the overall economic picture is improving, the challenge of reducing unemployment persists. The report highlights that the increase in the active population was distributed with a 2.4% rise in employment, suggesting that job creation is not entirely keeping pace with the growing labor force.

These figures indicate a complex economic landscape where growth is present, but the labor market still faces significant challenges in absorbing all job seekers. The central bank's report provides a snapshot of these developments, offering insights into the nation's economic trajectory.