A recent Ipsos survey has revealed mixed feelings among Moroccans about the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2025. While 59% of respondents described 2024 as a particularly difficult year for Morocco, optimism prevails, with 86% expressing hope that the coming year will bring improvements.
Men were more likely than women to view 2024 as challenging, with 83% sharing this sentiment. Yet, women emerged as more optimistic about 2025. Around 41% of respondents believe social conditions and living standards will improve in the new year.
Economic expectations were similarly split. While 74% of respondents predicted national economic growth in 2025, about 80% anticipated rising inflation and prices. Additionally, 72% foresaw higher unemployment rates, and 69% expected significant challenges in securing jobs.
On international matters, 43% expressed hope for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, and roughly half hoped for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war. However, concerns over global tensions persist. Nearly 46% feared the possibility of a large-scale war between Israel and Iran, and 44% worried about a nuclear conflict.
Food security also emerged as a concern, with 33% predicting that regional conflicts could disrupt Morocco’s food supplies. Younger respondents aged 25-34 were more apprehensive, with 45% sharing this fear.
Domestically, 77% of respondents anticipated a rise in divorce rates, and 72% expected an increase in irregular migration to Morocco. On a brighter note, 80% believed the country would advance gender equality, offering more leadership opportunities for women. Still, 62% warned of worsening water scarcity by 2025.
The survey reflects a mix of hope and apprehension as Moroccans brace for the challenges and possibilities of the coming year.
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