فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has revealed striking results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a notable improvement in economic indicators compared to the same period in 2024. The labor force participation rate rose by 0.3 percentage points, reaching 42.9%, up from 42.6% last year. This improvement is attributed to a 1.4% increase in the number of people aged 15 and over who are active in the labor market.
In parallel, the employment rate also saw a significant rise nationwide, going from 36.7% to 37.2%, a 0.5-point increase. The most notable progress was seen in urban areas, which recorded a jump of 0.8 points.
Regarding job creation, figures indicate that around 282,000 new jobs were created at the national level, 285,000 of which were in urban areas, while rural areas lost 3,000 positions.
When it comes to job quality, 319,000 paid jobs were added—299,000 in urban areas and 21,000 in rural areas. Meanwhile, unpaid employment saw a decline of 37,000 jobs, split between 13,000 in cities and 24,000 in the countryside.
The report also highlights that the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector lost 72,000 jobs, a 3% drop in total sector employment. In contrast, the services sector experienced strong growth, adding 216,000 jobs, a 4% increase, driven mainly by urban areas, which accounted for 156,000 of the new positions compared to 60,000 in rural zones.
In conclusion, the HCP’s report indicates that Morocco’s labor market is undergoing a recovery phase, with visible improvements in employment activity and distribution between urban and rural areas.
Source: Fes News Media
