As of 2024, the top 1% in Morocco earned 13.43% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 14.39%. Morocco’s income inequality has remained relatively stable since 1980, when the top 1% share was 13.43%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Morocco in 2024
In 2024, income in Morocco was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 13.43% of total national income, which is slightly lower than the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 14.39% of income, roughly on par with the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Morocco | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 13.43% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 48.20% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 14.39% | 14.97% |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Morocco?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Morocco’s top 1% has remained relatively stable over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 13.43% of national income. By 2024, this figure had risen by 0.00 percentage points to 13.43%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Morocco has remained stable over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 48.20% while the bottom 50% received 14.39%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 48.20% and 14.39% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
| 1986 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
| 1992 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
| 1998 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
| 2004 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
| 2010 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
| 2016 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
| 2022 | 13.43% | 48.20% | 14.39% | 33.81 pp |
How Morocco Compares Globally
Morocco vs Africa Average
Compared to other countries in Africa, Morocco’s top 1% income share of 13.43% is slightly lower than the regional average of 15.62%. The bottom 50% in Morocco receives 14.39% of income, compared to the Africa average of 13.46%.
Where Morocco Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Morocco ranks 125th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Morocco ranks 101st out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Morocco include Germany's income inequality, Cameroon, income distribution in Nepal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Morocco?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Morocco earned 13.43% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered moderate by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Morocco?
Income inequality in Morocco has remained relatively stable since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 13.43% in 1980 to 13.43% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Morocco?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Morocco received 14.39% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 48.20%.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.