World Bank: Morocco Sees Its Highest Economic Growth in Over a Decade
The Moroccan economy achieved its best economic performance in over a decade in 2025, according to the latest edition of the Economic Situation Monitoring Report for Morocco – Summer 2026, published by the World Bank.
The institution estimates that real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.9% in 2025, marking an unprecedented growth rate in more than ten years. This momentum is primarily attributed to the acceleration of public investments, especially those related to the preparations for the 2030 World Cup, as well as the gradual recovery of the agricultural sector.
For 2026, the World Bank anticipates continued strong growth, around 4.2%, supported by ongoing structural investments and robust domestic demand.
Digital Transformation: The Next Productivity Driver
Titled “Consolidating Growth: Digital Transformation as a Lever for Productivity,” the report emphasizes that the macroeconomic fundamentals of the Kingdom remain solid.
However, the institution believes that the next phase of economic development will depend on the ability of Moroccan businesses to accelerate their digital transition and further integrate advanced technologies.
According to the World Bank, Morocco has the necessary foundations to succeed in this transformation, which could become one of the main drivers of competitiveness and value creation in the coming years.
External Challenges Continue to Weigh on the Economy
Despite these favorable prospects, the report warns of several risk factors that could slow growth.
The institution specifically cites the repercussions of the Middle Eastern conflict on import energy costs and shipping prices. According to its estimates, these tensions have reduced Morocco’s growth potential by about 0.8 percentage points compared to the period before the conflict.
The World Bank also emphasizes that the performance of the Moroccan economy remains closely linked to the pace of economic recovery among the Kingdom’s main European trading partners.
Controlled Inflation and Improved Public Finances
The report highlights a notable improvement in several macroeconomic indicators.
Inflation has fallen to 0.8%, providing relief to households and businesses after several years of significant price increases.
Simultaneously, the budget deficit has been reduced to 3.5% of GDP, reflecting an improvement in public finances.
The World Bank also notes that the rating agency Standard & Poor’s recently upgraded Morocco’s sovereign credit rating to “Investment Grade,” a development seen as a positive signal for international investors.
Digital Potential Still Underutilized
One of the key takeaways from the report concerns the digitalization of Moroccan businesses.
While the use of digital tools is increasing, less than 20% of companies currently engage extensively with solutions such as integrated management software, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, or e-commerce tools.
For the World Bank, broader adoption of these technologies could yield productivity gains of up to 70%, facilitate job growth exceeding 10%, and enable average salary increases of 27%.
Finally, the institution estimates that narrowing the digitalization gap between Moroccan companies and that observed in comparable economies could boost the overall productivity of the country by 10% to 15%, thus enhancing the long-term competitiveness of the national economy.
