Unemployment Rate: Morocco

Analysis# Morocco Unemployment Rate Morocco's unemployment rate stands at 12.7% in 2026, elevated compared to its all-time low of 8.9% in 2011 but substantially improved from the peak of 16% in 1995. Over three decades, the country has achieved a 20.6% reduction from its worst performance, reflecting long-term progress in labor market development despite recent volatility. The 2020 pandemic marked a critical inflection point, pushing unemployment from 9.2% in 2019 to 11.9% in 2020. Recovery has stalled since then, with rates climbing to 13.3% by 2024 before declining marginally to 12.7% in 2026. Current projections suggest stabilization rather than improvement, indicating persistent structural challenges in job creation despite Morocco's economic growth efforts.