Adult literacy rate in Morocco 1982-2022
Morocco’s adult literacy has experienced significant growth over the past four decades, reaching a peak of 77.35 percent in 2022. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year, continuing a trend of steady growth in literacy rates. The adult literacy rate refers to the share of individuals aged 15 years and older who can read and write, as well as understand simple expressions about their daily lives.
Gender equality in education
Over the past few years, Morocco has made progress in closing the gender gap in literacy. In fact, the Gender Parity Index (GPI) in youth reached 1.0 in 2022, signifying equal literacy rates between young men and women aged 15 to 24. This improvement is also backed by the compulsory education duration of nine years, which the country maintained since 2003. So, can this progress be preserved for future generations?
Education for a larger population
As Morocco's literacy rates improve, the country faces the challenge of educating a growing population. Forecasts indicate the total population will increase by 1.7 million people between 2024 and 2029, reaching an estimated 39.02 million. This population growth underscores the importance of continued investment in education to maintain and improve literacy rates for future generations.
