Morocco ranks 76th out of 161 countries in the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, ahead of Algeria and Egypt but just behind Tunisia, in a ranking that now measures prosperity beyond purely economic criteria.
This is according to data is a position close to its historical best but which keeps the kingdom in the bottom half of the global ranking.
In North Africa, Tunisia narrowly surpasses Morocco, ranking 75th globally. Algeria comes in at 83rd, while Egypt is significantly further down the list at 120th. Morocco remains just one place away from its best-ever ranking in the index, 75th, while its worst historical ranking was 80th.
The 2026 edition is based on a methodology reorganised around three main components – development, freedoms, and society – designed to measure prosperity beyond mere wealth creation.
The first component assesses the economic and social conditions that enable improvements in living standards, while the other two focus on the exercise of freedoms and the strength of social
structures and ties.
The methodology is reviewed annually, which necessitates caution when making direct comparisons between different editions.
From an economic perspective, the Legatum Institute describes Morocco as engaged in a process of diversification and industrialization.
The country’s profile highlights phosphates and fertilizers, the automotive industry, and citrus fruits among its main exports.
This structure reflects the rise of industrial activities alongside the agricultural and extractive sectors, which have historically been important to the Moroccan economy.
This transformation remains accompanied by a strong dependence on certain imports. The Kingdom notably purchases energy products, wheat, and industrial equipment from abroad.
This configuration underscores one of the challenges of its economic trajectory: deepening productive diversification while reducing certain external vulnerabilities, particularly those related to energy and food products.
The global ranking remains largely dominated by European economies. Switzerland holds first place in 2026, ahead of Norway, while Denmark is 4th, Finland 5th, Iceland 6th, and Sweden 7th.
Morocco’s 76th place ranking thus demonstrates the progress made in certain components of
its development, but also the gap that remains with the economies achieving the best performance in this multidimensional conception of prosperity.
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