Morocco: total labor force 2004-2023

The total number of people in the labor force in Morocco saw no significant changes in 2023 in comparison to the previous year 2022 and remained at around 12.3 million people.
The labor force is the total number of people aged 15 and older currently employed, those unemployed but seeking work, and first-time job-seekers. It excludes individuals who are unemployed and not seeking employment, such as students and retirees.

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Total number of people in the labor force in Morocco from 2004 to 2023 (in 1,000s)

Characteristic	Number of people in thousands
2023	12,284.01
2022	12,182.51
2021	12,285.62
2020	11,951.8
2019	12,161.54
2018	11,926.57
2017	11,696.82
2016	11,796.25
2015	11,854.87
2014	11,828
2013	11,708.83
2012	11,546.22
2011	11,533.78
2010	11,445.8
2009	11,361.43
2008	11,268.01
2007	11,058.31
2006	10,841.39
2005	10,618.68
2004	10,395.66

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Release date

October 2024

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Region

Morocco

Survey time period

2004 to 2023

Age group

15 years and older

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.
Data are estimates.

The source adds the following information:
'Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers.'

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