Morocco has emerged as the highest-ranked country in North Africa in the 2025 World Citizenship Report, published Monday by CS Global Partners. The report, which evaluates the real-world value of citizenship across 188 nations, placed Morocco 100th globally, an improvement from its 113th ranking of last year.
This marks a partial recovery for the Kingdom, which had slipped from 95th place in 2023. Although still trailing several MENA countries, Morocco outperformed its North African neighbors, including Tunisia (103rd), Algeria (105th), and Egypt (106th).
The report assesses countries across five pillars: Safety & Security, Economic Opportunity, Quality of Life, Global Mobility, and Financial Freedom.
Morocco demonstrated steady progress in global mobility, maintaining a mid-tier passport with access to key destinations. However, it continues to lag in areas such as personal safety and quality of life.
Compared to last year’s rankings –115th in quality of life and 107th in safety– Morocco’s improvements were modest.
The country’s strongest performance this year lies in Economic Opportunity, ranked 59th with a score of 56.1, reflecting growing investor confidence and market potential.
Within the broader MENA region, the UAE retained its top spot, ranking 27th globally, bolstered by strong economic opportunity and financial freedom. Qatar and Kuwait followed at 45th and 66th, respectively.
Globally, Switzerland claims the top spot, trailed by Denmark, Australia, and Norway. Germany and Japan share strong scores, with Iceland, Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg rounding out the top ten.
CS Global Partners developed the World Citizenship Index (WCI) to reflect the priorities of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) considering second citizenship. Unlike traditional passport rankings, the WCI factors in livability, safety, and economic conditions in addition to travel access.
The report highlights that citizenship today is far more than a travel document; it is a strategic asset shaped by global conflicts, economic volatility, and climate risks.
This year’s edition underscores how global unrest, climate threats, and economic volatility are reshaping citizenship’s strategic value. With rising conflicts and inflation, second citizenship is increasingly viewed as a safeguard.
While the progress is encouraging, Morocco’s position in the lower half of the global ranking reflects ongoing challenges.
The 2025 WCI calls for stronger investment in citizen well-being and institutional stability. Continued progress will be essential for climbing higher.
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