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Morocco Unemployment Rate

Morocco's unemployment rate fell to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025. This is down from 13.3% in the first quarter of 2025. Job growth occurred in urban construction, services and industry. Rural areas lost 107,000 jobs mainly in agriculture. Underemployment increased to 10.6%. Morocco's record low unemployment rate was 8.1% in Q2 2019 and record high was 13.7% in Q1 2024.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Quarter Unemployment Rate
Q2 2025 12.8%
Q1 2025 13.3%
Q4 2024 13.3%
Q3 2024 13.6%
Q2 2024 13.1%
Q1 2024 13.7%
Q4 2023 13%
Q3 2023 13.5%
Q2 2023 12.4%
Q1 2023 12.9%
Q4 2022 11.8%
Q3 2022 11.4%
Q2 2022 11.2%
Q1 2022 12.1%
Q4 2021 12.3%
Q3 2021 11.8%
Q2 2021 12.8%
Q1 2021 12.5%
Q4 2020 11.9%
Q3 2020 12.7%
Q2 2020 12.3%
Q1 2020 10.5%
Q4 2019 9.2%
Q3 2019 9.4%
Q2 2019 8.1%
Q1 2019 9.1%
Q4 2018 9.5%
Q3 2018 9.3%
Q2 2018 9.1%
Q1 2018 10.5%
Q4 2017 10.2%
Q3 2017 10.6%
Q2 2017 9.3%
Q1 2017 10.7%
Q4 2016 9.9%
Q3 2016 9.6%
Q2 2016 9.1%
Q1 2016 10.4%
Q4 2015 9.7%
Q3 2015 10.1%
Morocco Unemployment Rate : Definition
The Morocco unemployment rate represents the percentage of the Moroccan labor force that is jobless and actively looking for work. It is calculated quarterly by the High Commission for Planning. The rate is determined by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force (employed plus unemployed) and multiplying the result by 100.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 8.94% 9.04% 2024
Female Labor Force Rate 19.53% 19.71% 2024