Casablanca – The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has unveiled its latest report on Moroccan household spending for 2022, highlighting significant regional disparities and economic trends. The report provides a detailed look at variations in household consumption and economic activity across Morocco’s regions.
In 2022, national household consumption expenditures (DCFM) reached $84.1 billion. This total reflects a broad spectrum of spending patterns across different regions of Morocco. The data indicates that four key regions—Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima, and Fès-Meknès—accounted for a substantial 62.9% of total household spending. Casablanca-Settat led with 25.3% of the total, followed by Rabat-Salé-Kénitra with 14.7%, and both Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima and Fès-Meknès contributing 11.5% each.
The remaining regions—Marrakech-Safi, Souss-Massa, and the Oriental—together represented 25.4% of the DCFM. The other five regions collectively accounted for 11.7%, highlighting the uneven distribution of household spending across the country.
Nationally, the average per capita household consumption expenditure was $2,293 in 2022. However, significant regional variations are evident. Six regions surpassed this national average, with Dakhla-Oued-Ed-Dahab leading at $3,228 per capita. This was followed by Casablanca-Settat at $2,796, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra at $2,488, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima at $2,481, Laayoune-Saquia al Hamra at $2,400, and the Oriental at $2,332. Conversely, other regions, such as Drâa-Tafilalet at $1,605 and Fès-Meknès at $2,168, exhibited lower per capita spending.
The disparity in per capita household spending has widened, with the average absolute gap increasing from $324 in 2021 to $345 in 2022. This trend underscores the growing economic divide between regions.
In terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Morocco’s economy generated $137.6 billion in 2022, a 4.2% increase from the previous year. Notably, three regions—Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima—were responsible for 57.9% of this economic output. Casablanca-Settat alone contributed 31.4%, followed by Rabat-Salé-Kénitra at 16.1% and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima at 10.4%. The remaining five regions together generated 33.5% of the GDP.
Regional disparities in economic growth rates are also pronounced. Four regions—Souss-Massa, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Marrakech-Safi, and Laayoune-Saquia al Hamra—achieved growth rates above the national average of 1.5%. Meanwhile, six regions recorded positive growth rates below this average, and two regions, Béni Mellal-Khénifra and Fès-Meknès, experienced negative growth.
The data provided by the HCP highlights a Moroccan economy characterized by significant regional imbalances in both household spending and economic growth. As policymakers and stakeholders review these findings, the focus will likely be on addressing these disparities and fostering more balanced economic development across all regions.