Morocco has recorded a slight decline in unemployment according to recent economic data offering cautious optimism amid uneven growth conditions. Officials attributed the improvement to gains in services agriculture and selected manufacturing activities supported by public investment and private sector recovery.
Economists caution that the overall labor market remains under strain with job creation not yet keeping pace with population growth. Youth and urban unemployment continue to pose challenges while informal employment remains widespread. Authorities have emphasized skills development and investment incentives to expand opportunities.
International observers say the data reflects resilience but also highlights structural constraints including productivity gaps and regional disparities.
Continued reforms in education labor regulation and industrial policy are seen as essential to sustaining employment gains. The figures provide a nuanced picture of gradual improvement alongside persistent vulnerabilities.
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