Morocco Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Morocco's labor force participation was 43.94% in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Morocco’s labor force participation rate has fallen steadily over the 36‑year series, slipping from an all‑time peak of 51.35 % in 1995 to a trough of 43.94 % in 2025, the lowest level recorded in the World Bank database and placing the kingdom at 165th globally. The decline of 7.41 percentage points reflects both demographic ageing and persistent gender gaps, as women’s participation remains markedly lower than men’s. By contrast, regional peers such as Tunisia record a slightly higher rate of 45.22 % and Egypt 44.57 %, suggesting that Morocco lags behind neighboring economies in integrating working‑age populations. The downward trajectory coincides with a slowdown in formal sector job creation and limited progress in vocational training, factors that have constrained entry for younger cohorts. If structural reforms expand skill development and improve labor market flexibility, the participation rate could stabilize or modestly rebound, altering the current negative trend.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Morocco's labor force participation was 43.94% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Morocco's labor force participation peaked at 51.35% in 1995.
The lowest labor force participation in Morocco was 43.94% in 2025.
Morocco ranks 165th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's labor force participation is projected to reach 43.51% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Morocco in 2025 was 43.94%. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_labor-force-participation,
title = {Morocco Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/labor-force-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}