Morocco has kept its position at number 120 out of 193 countries in the latest Human Development Index released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2025.
While this means Morocco is still considered a country with high human development, it remains behind several neighboring and comparable countries like Algeria (96), Tunisia (105), and Libya (115), as well as Gabon (108) and Lebanon (102).
The report, published on Tuesday, shows that not much has changed for Morocco since last year’s index.
One key part of the report is the Multidimensional Poverty Index, which takes a broader look at poverty beyond just income.
According to the data, 6.4% of Moroccans were living in multidimensional poverty between 2012 and 2023. Even more striking, the intensity of deprivation, which measures how many basic needs are unmet, could reach as high as 42% in those affected.
When it comes to gender equality, Morocco didn’t fare well. The country was placed in the fifth and lowest group in terms of gender development, with a score of 0.859, highlighting ongoing inequality between men and women in access to resources and opportunities.
On a global scale, Iceland took the number one spot in this year’s index, followed by Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, and Germany.
At the bottom of the list were countries facing severe crises, including South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Somalia, Chad, Niger, and Mali.
This year’s report also zoomed in on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on human development. It warned that while AI is advancing at lightning speed, human progress isn’t keeping up.
A UNDP survey revealed that people across countries with different development levels expect AI to soon play a major role in education, health, and jobs, possibly within the next year.
Interestingly, young people seemed less worried than older generations about losing control over their lives because of AI.
The report called for smarter use of AI to improve education and healthcare while addressing concerns like privacy and bias, suggesting that if used well, AI could open up more job opportunities.
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