Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Morocco

Updated on May 16, 2026.

According to recent data from the World Bank, the annual youth unemployment rate of Morocco was 21.88% in 2026, a difference of -0.49 points compared to 2025. The most recent figures on male and female unemployment rates were 21.67% and 22.59% respectively in 2026.

The chart and table below shows the annual youth unemployment rate, and the male and female unemployment rates of Morocco for 1992 - 2026.

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The World Bank defines youth unemployment rate as "the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment".

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Data Source: World Bank.
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Morocco (%)
Total
Male
Female
Trend of Annual Youth Unemployment Rate of Morocco
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Year Total Youth Unempl.(%) Male Youth Unempl.(%) Female Youth Unempl.(%)
1991 19.74 21.02 16.07
1992 20.07 21.41 16.26
1993 20.38 21.76 16.44
1994 20.28 21.63 16.44
1995 20.52 21.91 16.56
1996 19.89 21.17 16.23
1997 20.61 21.98 16.67
1998 20 21.27 16.32
1999 20.64 21.99 16.73
2000 20.39 21.63 16.78
2001 18.87 19.68 16.5
2002 17.6 17.88 16.77
2003 17.04 17.44 15.91
2004 15.44 15.8 14.45
2005 15.71 16.2 14.35
2006 16.47 17.35 14.05
2007 15.6 16.59 12.89
2008 18.2 19.03 15.98
2009 16.65 17.39 14.59
2010 17.62 18.24 15.86
2011 17.93 18.15 17.31
2012 18.64 18.51 19.02
2013 19.16 19.55 18.08
2014 19.97 20.87 17.55
2015 20.83 20.62 21.36
2016 22.27 22.12 22.67
2017 22.17 22.01 22.64
2018 22.43 22.28 22.9
2019 22.48 22.32 22.96
2020 26.8 26.66 27.22
2021 25.05 24.84 25.78
2022 22.71 22.59 23.13
2023 21.97 21.81 22.53
2024 22.37 22.24 22.82
2025 21.88 21.67 22.59