فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The results of the 2024 General Population and Housing Census revealed alarming indicators in the Sidi Al-Makhfi commune in Taounate Province, where the commune witnessed a decline in population compared to the 2014 census, alongside rising illiteracy rates and multidimensional poverty ratios. These changes are attributed to factors such as youth migration to cities in search of better opportunities, threatening the future of local development.
Population Evolution: Notable Decline
The population of Sidi Al-Makhfi commune reached 7,915 inhabitants in the 2024 census, compared to 8,645 inhabitants in the 2014 census, registering a decline of approximately 8.4%. This decrease is primarily due to the migration of youth and families to major cities in search of better job and education opportunities, reflecting the challenges of rural development in the region.
Illiteracy and Education Rates: Frightening Numbers
The illiteracy rate among adults (10 years and above) stands at 44.60%, a figure that raises concern about the commune’s future. As for the distribution of the population by educational level, it indicates that 50.19% of the population has no educational level, with females predominating at 57.50% compared to 43.40% for males.
In contrast, the percentage of those with higher education does not exceed 3%, with a slight predominance of males (3%) over females (2.90%). These figures reveal an acute shortage in educational investment, hindering social and economic progress.
Unemployment and Poverty: Deep Economic Challenges
The unemployment rate registered 6.20%, while the multidimensional poverty index reached 10.56%. The poverty rate was distributed at 26.50%, with a vulnerability rate of 25.10%.
The distribution of the multidimensional poverty index by sources of deprivation was as follows:
- Health: 21.90%
- Education: 39.50%
- Living conditions: 38.60%
Call for Serious Action to Address Deficiencies
These statistics, derived from the results of the 2024 General Population and Housing Census issued by the High Commission for Planning, indicate the need to take urgent and sincere measures to address deficiencies in all areas. Local and regional authorities must focus on rural development programs, strengthening education, and creating job opportunities to avoid worsening the situation in the future.
Main Statistics Table for Sidi Al-Makhfi Commune (2024)
| Indicator | Percentage or Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 7,915 inhabitants | Decline from 8,645 in 2014 |
| Illiteracy rate (10 years and above) | 44.60% | – |
| Without educational level | 50.19% | Females: 57.50%, Males: 43.40% |
| Higher education | 3% | Males: 3%, Females: 2.90% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.20% | – |
| Multidimensional poverty index | 10.56% | – |
| Poverty rate | 26.50% | – |
| Vulnerability rate | 25.10% | – |
| Poverty by deprivation (health) | 21.90% | – |
| Poverty by deprivation (education) | 39.50% | – |
| Poverty by deprivation (living conditions) | 38.60% | – |
This data confirms the importance of investing in human development to ensure a better future for the commune’s residents.
