Unemployment Rate of Morocco
Updated on May 15, 2023.
According to recent data from the World Bank, the total unemployment rate of Morocco was 10.49% in 2022, a difference of -0.05 points from 2021; and the total labor force of Morocco in 2022 was 12,532,590. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 9.92% and 12.35% respectively in 2022.
The World Bank defines unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment".
The chart and table below shows the total, male, and female unemployment rates of Morocco for 1991-2022.
See also: Youth Unemployment Rate of Morocco.
Data Source: World Bank.
Unemployment Rate of Morocco (%)
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Unemployment Rate of Morocco
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| Year | Total Unempl.(%) | Male Unempl.(%) | Female Unempl.(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12.72 | 12.57 | 13.23 |
| 1992 | 13.12 | 13.03 | 13.44 |
| 1993 | 13.21 | 13.15 | 13.41 |
| 1994 | 13.00 | 12.96 | 13.14 |
| 1995 | 13.61 | 13.65 | 13.50 |
| 1996 | 13.19 | 13.23 | 13.07 |
| 1997 | 13.75 | 13.87 | 13.38 |
| 1998 | 13.61 | 13.75 | 13.16 |
| 1999 | 13.94 | 14.15 | 13.29 |
| 2000 | 13.58 | 13.77 | 13.02 |
| 2001 | 12.46 | 12.45 | 12.51 |
| 2002 | 11.59 | 11.28 | 12.55 |
| 2003 | 11.92 | 11.56 | 13.00 |
| 2004 | 10.83 | 10.65 | 11.37 |
| 2005 | 11.01 | 10.82 | 11.56 |
| 2006 | 9.67 | 9.67 | 9.67 |
| 2007 | 9.56 | 9.61 | 9.43 |
| 2008 | 9.57 | 9.49 | 9.78 |
| 2009 | 8.96 | 8.85 | 9.29 |
| 2010 | 9.09 | 8.95 | 9.49 |
| 2011 | 8.91 | 8.45 | 10.24 |
| 2012 | 8.99 | 8.66 | 9.96 |
| 2013 | 9.23 | 9.11 | 9.57 |
| 2014 | 9.70 | 9.50 | 10.29 |
| 2015 | 9.46 | 9.13 | 10.41 |
| 2016 | 9.30 | 8.84 | 10.69 |
| 2017 | 9.23 | 8.73 | 10.69 |
| 2018 | 9.24 | 8.72 | 10.77 |
| 2019 | 9.24 | 8.70 | 10.83 |
| 2020 | 11.11 | 10.59 | 12.66 |
| 2021 | 10.54 | 9.99 | 12.39 |
| 2022 | 10.49 | 9.92 | 12.35 |