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Morocco’s secondary education sector has experienced a steady growth in enrollment over the past decade, with a record high of over *** million students in 2023. This represents a significant increase from the *** million students enrolled in 2000, showcasing the government's efforts in that area.

Secondary education by gender

Despite the country’s disparity between men and women in areas such as economic participation and political empowerment, the gap is not as pronounced when it comes to educational attainment. For instance, in 2024, girls achieved a completion rate of **** percent in lower-secondary education, while boys reached **** percent. The same can be noticed in upper-secondary education. Additionally, women enrolled in lower-secondary education had an enrollment rate of **** percent, compared to **** percent for men.

Urban and rural education 

While the overall enrollment has increased, there are some disparities between rural and urban areas. In fact, lower-secondary education registered an enrollment rate of **** percent for the academic year of 2023/2024 in urban areas, while rural regions only recorded **** percent. Additionally, upper-secondary education further emphasizes this trend, with the urban enrollment rate reaching **** percent, compared to **** percent for rural areas as of the same year. This can be a result of the poor infrastructure in those regions and the limited number of institutions.