Keywords: Unemployment


Morocco’s industrial sector employs over 1 million workers, driving economic growth

Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour emphasized the pivotal role of Morocco’s industrial sector in the national economy, revealing that it employs 1.1 million workers and encompasses approximately 13,000 companies. Speaking during a session at the House of Councillors, the minister highlighted the......

Morocco invests $100 million to tackle rural unemployment

The Minister of Economic Inclusion emphasized that short-term training is crucial for equipping rural job seekers with practical skills. Morocco’s government is preparing to launch a new initiative aimed at addressing unemployment in rural areas, with an allocation of MAD 1 billion ($100 million)......

Morocco Unveils MAD 14 Billion Plan to Combat 21% Unemployment Rate

Morocco's economic landscape faces significant challenges as Employment Minister Younes Sekkouri addressed the pressing issue of unemployment, which has reached 21%, during a recent parliamentary session. The situation is particularly concerning given that approximately 900,000 people—two-thirds......

Morocco Unveils $1.3 Billion Plan to Combat Youth Unemployment

Morocco's government has launched an ambitious MAD 14 billion ($1.3 billion) initiative to address unemployment challenges, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for young job seekers without formal qualifications. The comprehensive strategy, announced by Economic Inclusion Minister Younes......

A Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Unemployment in Morocco

The Moroccan government has unveiled a new employment plan aimed at tackling the country's unemployment crisis, with a particular focus on the youth demographic. The initiative was introduced by the Minister for Economic Inclusion, Small Businesses, Employment, and Skills, during a recent conference......

Morocco’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 21.3%, Census Data Reveals

Unemployment in Morocco has surged to 21.3%, according to the latest findings from the country’s general population and housing census. This marks a notable increase from the 16.2% unemployment rate reported in the 2014 census, signaling a growing labor market challenge. Chakib Benmoussa, the High......

A Closer Look at Morocco's Labor Market Amid Rising Unemployment Rates in Q3 2024

The latest report from the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) reveals a troubling increase in Morocco's unemployment rate, which has risen to 13.6% in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a slight uptick from 13.5% during the same period last year, despite the net creation of 213,000 jobs over the......

Morocco's Economic Trajectory: IMF Projects Steady Growth Through 2025

Morocco's economy is set for a calculated upswing, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting growth rates of 2.8% in 2024 and 3.6% in 2025, signaling a gradual but promising recovery for the North African nation. The latest "World Economic Outlook" report presents an encouraging......

Gaza Faces Unprecedented Poverty Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a stark report released by the International Labor Organization (ILO), it has been revealed that nearly the entire population of Gaza now lives below the poverty line. This alarming statistic highlights the catastrophic economic collapse following a year marked by intense conflict and destruction,......