The 2025 edition of the Global Cities Index by Oxford Economics has placed Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital, at 431st among 1,000 cities ranked worldwide. The city ranked 412th in the economic index, 260th for human capital, and 584th in quality of life.
Rabat, the administrative capital, followed closely at 447th globally, with a 398th place in the economic sub-index. Other major Moroccan cities fared lower in the rankings: Tangier was listed 584th, Fez 640th, and Marrakech 648th.
Agadir, the capital of the Souss region, ranked 656th overall, coming in at 719th economically and 742nd for quality of life. Meknes took the 682nd position.
Globally, New York City topped the list, claiming first place in the economic index and fourth for human capital. It was followed by London and Paris in second and third places, respectively. At the bottom of the list was Sokoto, Nigeria, in 1000th place.
In the Arab world, Dubai ranked highest at 51st globally, followed by Abu Dhabi at 73rd, and Riyadh at 97th. The index also included other major Arab cities such as Doha, Dammam, and Kuwait City.
The report projects that global cities will add over half a billion residents by 2050, representing a “tremendous opportunity” for urban centers. It also predicts that household incomes in cities will double over the next 25 yearscompared to current levels.
However, the report highlights mounting global challenges. These include short-term economic uncertainty due to trade tensions, declining globalization, and armed conflicts, alongside long-term demographic threats such as aging populations and slowing growth, particularly in Western Europe and East Asia.
Many cities also face housing affordability crises, and are increasingly vulnerable to climate-related disasters such as floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and droughts. Still, the report stresses that opportunities remain—particularly through emerging innovations in artificial intelligence, which may fuel urban transformation and growth.
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