Morocco Services Employment
Employment in services SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS
Morocco's services employment was 48.27% in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Morocco's services employment stood at 48.27% in 2025, a rise of +0.18% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 49.11% by 2026. Morocco ranked 50th globally.
Morocco’s share of employment in services rose from 27.25 percent in 1991 to 48.27 percent in 2025, marking a 35‑year expansion that lifted the country to the 50th position globally. The all‑time peak of 48.27 percent in 2025 places Morocco just behind Thailand (49.21 percent) and Nigeria (49.46 percent) among its closest peers, while remaining slightly ahead of Senegal’s 47.92 percent. The increase reflects structural shifts toward tourism, finance and information‑technology activities, supported by government reforms that liberalised the sector and expanded vocational training. Despite the rapid rise, the services share still lags behind more advanced economies where services account for over 60 percent of employment, indicating room for further diversification. Continued investment in digital infrastructure and higher‑skill education could sustain the upward trajectory, while adverse external shocks or limited private‑sector growth might temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 50.20% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 49.65% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 49.11% | - | - |
| 2025 | 48.27% | +0.18% | #50 |
| 2024 | 48.09% | +0.44% | #50 |
| 2023 | 47.65% | +0.17% | #50 |
| 2022 | 47.47% | +1.62% | #52 |
| 2021 | 45.85% | +0.43% | #50 |
| 2020 | 45.42% | −0.17% | #48 |
| 2019 | 45.59% | +0.98% | #48 |
| 2018 | 44.61% | +0.87% | #48 |
| 2017 | 43.74% | +0.74% | #47 |
| 2016 | 43.00% | +1.16% | #48 |
| 2015 | 41.84% | +0.57% | #43 |
| 2014 | 41.27% | +1.15% | #44 |
| 2013 | 40.12% | +0.72% | #43 |
| 2012 | 39.40% | +1.03% | #43 |
| 2011 | 38.36% | +0.45% | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco's services employment was 48.27% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Morocco's services employment peaked at 48.27% in 2025.
The lowest services employment in Morocco was 27.25% in 1991.
Morocco ranks 50th globally in services employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.SRV.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's services employment is projected to reach 49.11% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The services employment of Morocco in 2025 was 48.27%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_services-employment,
title = {Morocco Services Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/services-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}