Majority of Moroccan Households Say Their Living Conditions Have Worsened

Rabat – Moroccan households believe their living standards have worsened over the past year, a new report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP) says. The report reflects continued concerns about the cost of living and economic conditions in the country.

According to the HCP’s National Household Conditions Survey, 77.9% of families said their standard of living has deteriorated during the last 12 months, while only 5% believe it has improved. 

The balance of opinions stood at -72.9 points, showing a more negative outlook compared to the previous quarter (-69.2 points) but slightly better than the same period last year (-75.8 points).

Growing worry about the future

When asked about the year ahead, Moroccan families were largely pessimistic. Over 51% expect living conditions to worsen in the next 12 months, while only 7.1% anticipate an improvement. This brought the index for expected living standards to -44.3 points, a clear decline from -35.2 points in the previous quarter.

Although this sentiment remains more positive than last year’s -49.3 points, the data suggests that many households are still struggling with inflation, limited job opportunities, and rising living costs.

Overall, the Household Confidence Index dropped slightly to 53.6 points in the third quarter of 2025, compared to 54.6 points in the previous quarter. However, it remains higher than 46.2 points recorded during the same period in 2024.

The findings show that Moroccan families are still under financial pressure. Many perceive the general economic situation as difficult, and their expectations for the future reflect uncertainty about job stability, purchasing power, and the ability to meet household expenses.

Despite a modest improvement in long-term confidence since last year, the report indicates that Moroccans continue to feel the strain of everyday costs and remain cautious about the coming months.

Moroccans continue to complain about high living costs and rising prices of basic goods. This has become the daily reality of many Moroccans, especially the working class, in recent years.

In addition to reforms in education and health, the GenZ212 protests that Moroccan cities have witnessed in recent weeks demand government action concerning poor living standards and unemployment.