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As of the first quarter of 2025, some ** percent of the employed population in Morocco worked in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector. In urban areas, services constituted the primary source of employment, with about **** percent employed in commerce, some *** percent in transport, warehousing, and communication, and **** percent in public administration and community social services. On the other hand, in rural regions, the agricultural, forestry, and fishery sectors employed the highest share of working population, approximately ** percent. This contrast indicates the disparity in development across different regions in the country.

Unemployment among the youth

Youth unemployment remains a challenge in the country, standing at in 2024. This divide is more pronounced in the 15-24 years age group, where the unemployment rate reached **** percent in 2024. These figures highlight the lack of job opportunities for young individuals entering the workforce, and the need for investments in job creation initiatives.

Unemployment gender disparity in North Africa

In the North African region, women are facing significantly higher unemployment rates than men. In fact, around **** percent of women in the region were expected to be unemployed as of 2024, compared to **** percent for men. This suggests difficulties accessing the labor market for North African women and calls for a region-wide improvement in the sector.