Morocco ranked 186th out of 195 countries globally in female labor force participation, with a rate of 20.9%, according to a report by CEO World Magazine.
Morocco follows North Korea, ranked 182nd with a rate of 25.46 percent, Afghanistan, 184th with a rate of 23.32 percent, and Pakistan, ranked 185th at 21.86 percent.
Burundi has the highest percentage of women in the workforce, with 78.25% of the formal and non-formal workforce being female.
The report also reveals that the barriers that prevent women from joining the workforce, such as tax distortions, discrimination, and social and cultural factors, are actually more costly than previously thought.
On the other hand, the benefits of closing the gender gaps are even greater than initially anticipated. The report urged policymakers to take urgent action to eliminate these barriers and ensure equal opportunities for all.
The world average for women in the workforce in 2024 was 50.6%. The United States has 56.7% of women in its workforce, just 6.1% higher than the world average, and ranks the US at 60th out of 195 countries.
On the other hand, Iraq has the lowest percentage of women in the workforce, with only 10.76% of the workforce being female. This leaves men to work most of the country’s jobs.
The CEO World Magazine’s ranking confirms a troubling pattern that previous data from HCP has consistently shown.
According to a report by the High Commission for Planning, in 2022, nearly three-quarters of individuals outside the labor market (73.1%) are women, with 68.8% residing in urban areas, over half (51.1%) lacking any formal education, and 44.9% aged between 15 and 34 years old.
The percentage of women working dropped even more in cities during that time, with almost 82% of women not working. In rural areas, the number went down slightly to 77%.
According to data from the World Bank, Morocco stands out as the sole country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experiencing a consistent decrease in the rate of female labour participation over the past few years.
This is evident in the Global Economy data, where Morocco ranks 166 out of 176 countries.
The Global Economy, which offers statistics for Morocco from 1990 to 2022, showed that the average rate during this timeframe was 24.26 percent. The lowest rate recorded was 20.73 percent in 2021, while the highest was 26.31 percent in 2008. As of 2022, the latest rate stands at 21.44 percent.
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