Morocco Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Morocco's youth unemployment stood at 21.88% in 2025, a decline of +0.49pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 20.79% by 2026. Morocco ranked 144th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 19.46% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 20.13% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 20.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.88% | −0.49pp | #144 |
| 2024 | 22.37% | +0.40pp | #144 |
| 2023 | 21.97% | −0.74pp | #143 |
| 2022 | 22.71% | −2.34pp | #142 |
| 2021 | 25.05% | −1.74pp | #143 |
| 2020 | 26.80% | +4.32pp | #142 |
| 2019 | 22.48% | +0.04pp | #138 |
| 2018 | 22.43% | +0.26pp | #135 |
| 2017 | 22.17% | −0.10pp | #133 |
| 2016 | 22.27% | +1.44pp | #129 |
| 2015 | 20.83% | +0.86pp | #126 |
| 2014 | 19.97% | +0.81pp | #121 |
| 2013 | 19.16% | +0.52pp | #113 |
| 2012 | 18.64% | +0.71pp | #111 |
| 2011 | 17.93% | +0.31pp | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Morocco matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Morocco's youth unemployment was 21.88% in 2025. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Morocco's youth unemployment peaked at 26.80% in 2020.
The lowest youth unemployment in Morocco was 15.44% in 2004.
Morocco ranks 144th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Morocco's youth unemployment is projected to reach 20.79% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Morocco in 2025 was 21.88%. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_morocco_youth-unemployment,
title = {Morocco Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/morocco/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}