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Morocco GDP Growth Rate (2026)

Latest Update: September 2026
Source: IMF
Morocco has a diversified North African economy supported by services, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and trade. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+4.9%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#33
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
0.0 pp
2025: +4.9%
Africa Rank
#19
Out of 54 countries

1. Morocco GDP Growth Rate in 2026

Moroccan economic growth is influenced by agricultural output, tourism, manufacturing, household demand, and investment. Weather conditions, external demand, and infrastructure development remain especially important.

2. Morocco GDP Growth Rate Trends (1980–2026)

Morocco’s growth history has been shaped by agricultural cycles, industrial development, tourism, and expanding trade links with Europe and Africa. Investment and economic diversification have gradually strengthened its growth base.

3. Morocco GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)

Year GDP Growth Rate Change (pp)
2026 +4.9% 0.0 pp
2025 +4.9% +1.1 pp
2024 +3.8% +0.1 pp
2023 +3.7% +1.9 pp
2022 +1.8% -6.4 pp
2021 +8.2% +15.4 pp
2020 -7.2% -10.1 pp
2019 +2.9% -0.2 pp
2018 +3.1% -2.0 pp
2017 +5.1% +4.6 pp

4. Morocco GDP Growth Performance

Current Growth Rate
+4.9%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+3.8%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+3.1%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+3.4%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy benefits from tourism, automotive manufacturing, renewable energy investment, and infrastructure development. Agricultural volatility and weaker external demand can still affect overall performance.

5. Morocco GDP Growth Rate vs Africa and World

Morocco
+4.9%
Africa Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0% 2.4% 4.9%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Morocco’s GDP growth rate is approximately 0.7 pp above the Africa average and 2.1 pp above the world average.

6. Morocco GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Africa

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#15 Liberia +5.1%
#16 Togo +5.0%
#17 Zimbabwe +5.0%
#18 Guinea-Bissau +4.9%
#19 Morocco +4.9%
#20 Burkina Faso +4.9%
#21 Cabo Verde +4.8%
#22 Botswana +4.8%
#23 Ghana +4.8%

7. Top 10 Fastest-Growing Countries in the World (2026)

Rank Country GDP Growth Rate
#1 Guyana flag Guyana +16.2%
#2 Ethiopia flag Ethiopia +9.2%
#3 Guinea flag Guinea +8.7%
#4 Uganda flag Uganda +7.5%
#5 Bhutan flag Bhutan +7.5%
#6 Rwanda flag Rwanda +7.2%
#7 Vietnam flag Vietnam +7.1%
#8 Benin flag Benin +7.0%
#9 Niger flag Niger +6.7%
#10 Libya flag Libya +6.7%

8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Morocco

Morocco GDP (Nominal)
$194.3 Billion
(2026)
Morocco GDP Growth Rate
+4.9%
(2026)
Morocco often performs relatively well within North Africa due to its diversified economy and strong export industries. Its growth can nevertheless fluctuate with agriculture and European demand.
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9. Morocco GDP Growth Rate Forecast

The outlook depends on investment, tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure. Drought risk, external demand, and global financial conditions remain important challenges.
Year GDP Growth Rate Change
2027 +4.5% -0.4 pp
2028 +4.5% 0.0 pp
2029 +4.4% -0.1 pp
2030 +4.1% -0.3 pp

10. Morocco GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings

Morocco GDP growth rate is estimated at +4.9% in 2026.
It ranks #33 globally and #19 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate slowed by 0.0 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +3.8%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +3.1%.
The current rate is 0.7 percentage points above the Africa average.
The current rate is 2.1 percentage points above the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +4.1% in 2030, 0.8 percentage points below the 2026 rate.

11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?

GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate = (Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁) ÷ Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.

12. Methodology and Data Sources

Additional Source: World Bank
Measure: Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit: Percent (%)
Comparisons: Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency: Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated: September 2026

13. Morocco GDP Growth Rate FAQs

Morocco GDP growth rate is estimated at +4.9% in 2026.
Morocco ranks #33 globally and #19 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +4.9% in 2026.
Morocco GDP growth rate was +4.3% in 2015.
Morocco GDP growth rate is 0.7 percentage points above the Africa average.
Disclaimer: All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank, United Nations and related economic datasets. Figures may differ from official national statistics.