فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Recent data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that most Moroccan households remain deeply pessimistic about the country’s living and economic conditions during the first quarter of 2025.
According to the Household Economic Sentiment Survey, over 80% of households reported a deterioration in their standard of living over the past 12 months. Only 14.7% said their conditions remained stable, while just 4.4% noticed any improvement. This brings the net perception index to minus 76.5 points.
Looking ahead, more than 53% of households expect further decline in living standards, while 40.3% foresee no change, and only 6.7% expect improvement. The outlook index stands at minus 46.3 points.
Despite these negative figures, the HCP noted a slight increase in the overall Household Confidence Index, which reached 46.6 points, compared to 46.5 in the previous quarter and 45.3 during the same period last year.
Households also expressed serious concerns about rising unemployment, with 80.6% expecting the jobless rate to increase over the next 12 months. In contrast, 7.2% anticipate a decrease, and 12.2% foresee stability. This brings the unemployment outlook index to minus 73.4 points.
Additionally, more than 80% of households believe that now is not a good time to purchase durable goods, such as furniture or household appliances. This sentiment is reflected in the durable goods purchase index, which dropped to minus 72 points, underscoring the continued pressure on purchasing power.
According to analysts, these indicators highlight the ongoing economic crisis and its negative impact on household confidence, amid growing calls for urgent, concrete measures to improve Morocco’s social and economic landscape.
Source: Fes News Media
