Rise in Confidence Index Among Moroccan Households to 54.6 Points in the Second Quarter of 2025
The confidence index among Moroccan households has seen a significant improvement during the second quarter of 2025, rising to 54.6 points, up from 46.6 points in the previous quarter and 46.1 points during the same period in 2024, according to findings from the ongoing survey conducted by the High Commission for Planning.
This improvement is largely attributed to positive developments across various components of the index, despite some persistent negative perceptions, particularly regarding job opportunities and savings ability.
Approximately 76% of households reported a decline in their living standards over the past 12 months, while only 6.8% believe there has been an improvement. The balance of opinions stood at -69.2 points, compared to -76.5 points in the previous quarter, reflecting a relative improvement.
Looking ahead to next year, 44.9% of households anticipate further deterioration, while 9.7% hope for improvement. The balance of opinions is -35.2 points, up from -46.3 points previously.
Unemployment remains a concern for families, with 71.8% expecting an increase in joblessness over the next 12 months. Nevertheless, the balance of opinions improved from -73.4 to -57.5 points.
Households continue to view the current economic conditions as unfavorable for purchasing durable goods, with 72.7% expressing a negative outlook, while only 7.1% held the opposite view. The balance recorded at -62.8 points, up from -72 points in the previous quarter.
About 57.6% of families reported that their incomes barely cover their expenses, while 40.6% rely on savings or borrowing. The percentage of households able to save remains low at 1.8%. The balance of opinions regarding the current financial situation was -38.8 points, compared to -39.8 points earlier.
In terms of financial situation developments over the past 12 months, the balance improved from -49.3 to -45.9 points, indicating a trend towards stability.
The negative outlook regarding savings capacity persists, as only 8.7% of households expect to be able to save any amount in the future.
Regarding prices, 94.2% of households confirmed an increase in food prices over the past year, while 78.9% expect this trend to continue in the coming months.
