Morocco scored 39.4 out of 100 and received a “C” rating in the 2026 Global Governance Rankings published by World Economics, placing it in the middle tier of countries measured for institutional quality.
The index classifies countries into three categories: “A” for very strong governance, “B” for good performance and “C” for governance deemed acceptable but below leading standards.
Morocco’s ranking places it among countries showing mixed institutional progress rather than top-tier performance.
The index is based on four indicators: corruption perception, rule of law, press freedom and political rights. It draws on data from the World Bank for rule of law, Transparency International for corruption perception, Reporters Without Borders for media freedom and Freedom House for political rights.
On corruption perception, Morocco scored below high-performing countries that typically exceed 70 or 80 points. The report attributes the gap to continuing challenges in transparency, bribery prevention and accountability, despite reforms expanding oversight bodies and financial control mechanisms.
In rule of law, Morocco’s mid-range score reflects progress in legal frameworks alongside persistent concerns about the length of court proceedings, enforcement of rulings and administrative independence. The indicator measures public trust in courts, contract enforcement and protection of fundamental rights.
Press freedom data place Morocco in a middle position globally. The report cites a plural media landscape and active public debate, while noting ongoing legal discussions and cases related to limits on expression and prosecutions linked to publishing.
Political rights indicators reflect regular elections and functioning elected institutions. However, international assessments cited in the report say broader participation and stronger accountability mechanisms remain areas for improvement.
The report says countries seeking to move into higher governance categories typically implement coordinated reforms aimed at strengthening judicial independence, tightening anti-corruption enforcement, safeguarding media pluralism and expanding political participation.
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