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Morocco Female Labor Participation

Female labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS

19.70% −0.13pp (-0.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #172 Global Peak 26.28% (2008) Source World Bank

Morocco Female Labor Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Morocco's female labor participation stood at 19.70% in 2025, a decline of +0.13pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.37% by 2026. Morocco ranked 172nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Female Labor Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 19.02% - -
2027* trend 19.19% - -
2026* trend 19.37% - -
2025 19.70% −0.13pp #172
2024 19.83% +0.16pp #172
2023 19.67% +0.09pp #174
2022 19.58% −1.11pp #174
2021 20.70% +0.01pp #174
2020 20.69% −1.31pp #174
2019 22.00% −0.23pp #173
2018 22.23% −0.22pp #171
2017 22.45% −0.82pp #171
2016 23.28% −1.09pp #170
2015 24.36% −0.42pp #170
2014 24.78% +0.06pp #171
2013 24.72% +0.36pp #172
2012 24.36% −0.76pp #171
2011 25.12% −0.43pp #170
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.6% GDP growth 7.8% C/A balance 1.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morocco's female labor participation?

Morocco's female labor participation was 19.70% in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest female labor participation in Morocco?

Morocco's female labor participation peaked at 26.28% in 2008.

What was the lowest female labor participation in Morocco?

The lowest female labor participation in Morocco was 19.58% in 2022.

How does Morocco rank in female labor participation?

Morocco ranks 172nd globally in female labor participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for female labor participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected female labor participation of Morocco in 2026?

Morocco's female labor participation is projected to reach 19.37% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the female labor participation of Morocco in 2025?

The female labor participation of Morocco in 2025 was 19.70%. This ranks 172nd in the world.

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