Gender Wage Disparities in Morocco: A Closer Look
In a revealing report published by the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Public Administration, it has been highlighted that 52.2% of female employees registered with the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) earn a monthly salary ranging between 1,000 and 3,266 dirhams. This statistic starkly contrasts with the figures for male employees, where only 34.2% fall within the same salary bracket. The findings are part of the budget report focused on outcomes that consider gender aspects, providing a critical insight into the economic landscape for women in Morocco.
The report indicates that women represent 32% of the total declared employees in the private sector, with the average reported salary for men standing at 6,276 dirhams, while women earn an average of 5,885 dirhams. This results in a wage gap of 6.6%. Furthermore, a study conducted by the High Commission for Planning, which was published in March 2024, revealed that the average salary for men in urban areas is 4,880 dirhams, compared to 3,970 dirhams for women, reflecting a significant 23% wage disparity. In the public sector, this gap is minimized to just 2.4%, but it escalates to an alarming 43% in the private sector. The unexplained portion of this difference, attributed to gender-based salary discrimination, constitutes nearly 91% of the overall wage gap.
Over the years, there has been a noticeable increase in the professional status of women. Between 2000 and 2025, the proportion of female employees more than doubled, rising from 30.5% to 60.6%. In parallel, the number of women working as unpaid family helpers decreased significantly from 53.3% to 24%. Regarding medical coverage, the percentage of active women without medical insurance fell from 77.8% in 2017 to 59.7% in 2025, highlighting a positive trend in access to healthcare among employed women. Among salaried women, those lacking medical coverage also saw a decrease from 48.4% to 35.7% during the same period.
As reported by mobile.telquel.ma.
