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Morocco Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

43.94% −0.19pp (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #165 Global Peak 51.35% (1995) Source World Bank

Morocco Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Morocco's labor force participation stood at 43.94% in 2025, a decline of +0.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 43.51% by 2026. Morocco ranked 165th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 42.93% - -
2027* trend 43.22% - -
2026* trend 43.51% - -
2025 43.94% −0.19pp #165
2024 44.13% −0.09pp #165
2023 44.22% −0.08pp #166
2022 44.30% −1.00pp #166
2021 45.30% +0.76pp #167
2020 44.54% −1.62pp #168
2019 46.16% +0.33pp #168
2018 45.83% +0.33pp #168
2017 45.50% −1.05pp #169
2016 46.55% −0.92pp #170
2015 47.47% −0.59pp #165
2014 48.06% −0.25pp #164
2013 48.31% −0.10pp #164
2012 48.41% −0.75pp #164
2011 49.16% −0.45pp #159
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 labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morocco's labor force participation?

Morocco's labor force participation was 43.94% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Morocco?

Morocco's labor force participation peaked at 51.35% in 1995.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Morocco?

The lowest labor force participation in Morocco was 43.94% in 2025.

How does Morocco rank in labor force participation?

Morocco ranks 165th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

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

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

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

Morocco's labor force participation is projected to reach 43.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Morocco in 2025?

The labor force participation of Morocco in 2025 was 43.94%. This ranks 165th in the world.

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