The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2026 has ranked Morocco 139th out of 145 countries, with a score of 0.632. This represents a slight decline from the previous year's ranking of 137th with a score of 0.628. The report assesses countries based on four main indicators: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.
In the economic participation and opportunity index, Morocco scored 0.424 and ranked 141st globally, compared to 0.408 and 143rd in 2025. The country's performance in this area is a concern, with a significant gap in labor force participation rates between men and women. Women's participation in the workforce stands at 19.80%, while men's participation is at 69.60%.
Morocco performed relatively better in the educational attainment index, scoring 0.958 and ranking 118th globally. This is a slight decline from 2025, when the country scored 0.960 and ranked 114th. The report also highlights the country's performance in the health and survival index, where Morocco scored 0.956 and ranked 133rd globally, unchanged from the previous year.
In the political empowerment index, Morocco scored 0.188 and ranked 90th globally, unchanged from 2025. The report also notes that Morocco ranks 65th in terms of equal pay for similar work, with a score of 0.656 out of 1 to 7. However, the country's estimated earned income is a concern, with women earning an estimated $3.33 thousand, compared to $14.90 thousand for men.
The report also highlights the significant gap in labor force participation rates between men and women in Morocco. The country's score in this area is 0.284, with a significant gap of 49.80 points compared to the global average. This gap is a concern and highlights the need for policies to promote women's participation in the workforce.
The Global Gender Gap Report 2026 assesses countries based on a range of indicators, including women's participation in leadership positions and technical and specialized professions. However, the report does not provide data on these specific indicators for Morocco. The report's findings highlight the need for Morocco to address the significant gaps in women's participation in the economy and politics.
The report's findings have implications for policymakers and stakeholders in Morocco. The country's performance in the Global Gender Gap Report highlights the need for targeted policies to promote women's empowerment and address the significant gaps in economic participation and opportunity. The report's recommendations are expected to inform policy decisions and promote gender equality in Morocco.
Key points
- Morocco ranks 139th globally in the Global Gender Gap Report 2026, with a score of 0.632.
- The country's performance in the economic participation and opportunity index is a concern, with a significant gap in labor force participation rates between men and women.
- Morocco's ranking in the report highlights the need for targeted policies to promote women's empowerment and address the significant gaps in economic participation and opportunity.
