Morocco
Morocco's Inflation Soars to 7.8%, Driven by Surging Food Prices
After 6.3% in the second quarter, inflation has accelerated in Morocco, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP) which expects 7.8% in the third quarter of 2022.
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High Commission for Planning
Morocco
Morocco's Economic Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4 2022, HCP Projects
For the 4th quarter of 2022, economic activity will experience growth of 1.4%, according to data published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) in its note on the economic situation for the third quarter of 2022.
Morocco
Morocco's Real Estate Market Slumps as Cement Sales Drop 7.2%
The crisis seems to be setting in. Cement sales, the main indicator of real estate activity continue to decline in Morocco. At the end of last August, these sales fell by 7.2% year-on-year, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF).
Morocco
Moroccan Families Face Rising Costs as School Year Begins, Survey Shows
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has just published the results of a survey on the expenses incurred by households for the schooling of their children in Morocco. Entitled "How much do household expenses for the schooling of their children amount to?", it reveals the importance of this expenditure in the household budget.
Morocco
Morocco's Unemployment Rate Drops to 11.2%, Urban Areas See Biggest Decline
The number of unemployed in Morocco fell to 11.2% in the second quarter at the national level. A pace that is slowing compared to the first quarter of the year according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco
Morocco's Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3% in June, Marking Fifth Consecutive Monthly Increase
The consumer price index (CPI) has continued its upward trend observed in recent months. As of the end of June last year, it rose by 0.3% compared to the previous month, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco
Moroccan Consumer Confidence Hits Record Low Amid Economic Concerns
At the end of June, the morale of Moroccans continued to deteriorate, reaching its lowest level ever recorded. Households are expressing their pessimism about their financial situation and the evolution of the standard of living.
Morocco
Morocco's Economic Growth Slows to 0.3% Amid Inflation and Agricultural Decline
In the first quarter of this year, Moroccan economic activity experienced a slowdown, resulting in growth of 0.3% compared to 2% during the same period last year.
Morocco
Morocco's Economy Rebounds with 7.9% Growth in 2021, Led by Agriculture Surge
In 2021, the Moroccan economy withstood exogenous shocks , recording a growth of 7.9%, after a deep recession of 7.2% in 2020 linked in particular to the health crisis, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco
Morocco's Economy Sheds 58,000 Jobs Despite Post-COVID Recovery
Between the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, the Moroccan economy lost 58,000 jobs, despite the resumption of activities that were heavily affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
Morocco
Morocco Hosts Nearly 20,000 Refugees and Asylum Seekers, UNHCR Reports
Morocco is hosting more and more refugees and asylum seekers , according to the latest statistics from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco's Consumer Prices Surge 5.3% in March, Food Costs Jump 9.1%
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) reports that the consumer price index (CPI) recorded, during the month of March 2022, an increase of 1.8% compared to the previous month.