Morocco—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #40 of 187
Latest Value
21.9%
2025
YoY Change
-2.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#40
of 187 countries
Maximum
26.8%
2020
Minimum
15.4%
2004
CAGR
+0.3%
26 years
Last
21.9%
Previous
22.4%
Highest
26.8%
Lowest
15.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.9% | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 22.4% | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 22.0% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 22.7% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 25.1% | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 26.8% | +19.2% |
| 2019 | 22.5% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 22.4% | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 22.2% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 22.3% | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 20.8% | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 20.0% | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 19.2% | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 18.6% | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 17.9% | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 17.6% | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 16.6% | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 18.2% | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 15.6% | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 16.5% | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 15.7% | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 15.4% | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 17.0% | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 17.6% | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 18.9% | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 20.4% |
Top Countries — Youth Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djibouti | 76.8% | 2025 |
| 2 | South Africa | 59.9% | 2025 |
| 3 | Eswatini | 54.3% | 2025 |
| 4 | Libya | 50.1% | 2025 |
| 5 | Botswana | 46.0% | 2025 |
| 6 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 41.9% | 2025 |
| 7 | Congo, Rep. | 40.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | Jordan | 38.9% | 2025 |
| 9 | Tunisia | 38.1% | 2025 |
| 10 | Namibia | 38.0% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
Methodology
Data compiled by ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →