Nearly 34% of Moroccans aged 15 to 29, or about 2.9 million people, are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), according to a joint study by Morocco’s statistics agency (HCP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) presented Tuesday.
Based on data from 2017, 2022, and 2023, the report identifies four main categories within the NEET population: homemakers, long-term unemployed youth, individuals facing health constraints, and “discouraged” youth who have disengaged from the job market.
The study highlights several major risk factors. Women are disproportionately affected, accounting for around 70% of NEETs, while 76% lack vocational training qualifications, significantly limiting employment prospects. The likelihood of falling into the NEET category rises sharply from the age of 24 and varies significantly by region, with Morocco’s Oriental region recording some of the highest levels, at nearly 39% of young people.
Despite the scale of the issue, the overall NEET rate has shown a slight improvement over time, declining from 35% in 2017 to 33% in 2022, before edging up marginally to 33.6% in 2023.
The report calls for targeted policy measures, including reducing school dropout rates, strengthening vocational training, and improving pathways into employment. It also highlights the need to address women’s unemployment as a central policy issue and to ensure more effective and equitable implementation of employment policies across regions.
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