The Results of Social Support in Morocco for 2025: Expansion of Beneficiaries and a Commitment to Updating the Eligibility System
Morocco closed the year 2025 with impressive results in the implementation of its social protection initiatives. Data released by the National Social Support Agency indicated that the number of beneficiaries of direct support reached approximately 12.5 million individuals, representing 3.9 million households across various regions of the country. These figures reflect a significant advancement in the support structure, with households caring for children making up the largest percentage at 62%, while families without children account for 38%.
The detailed statistics reveal extensive attention to childhood, with 5.5 million children included in the support measures. Among them, 4.4 million are in the age group of 6 to 20 years, alongside 1.1 million children aged five and under. The initiative did not solely focus on children but also extended to other vulnerable groups, with 390,000 widows receiving assistance, the vast majority of whom do not have children, in addition to 1.3 million elderly citizens aged over 60, as part of the specific aid allocated to this demographic.
Financially, the year 2025 witnessed a continuation of improvements in the value of compensations, in line with the government’s decision to raise monthly support amounts for families. These increases ranged between 25 and 50 dirhams, depending on group type, culminating in a cumulative increase of 50 to 100 dirhams this year. Following this update, the support amount allocated for the first three enrolled children or those under age six rose to 250 dirhams monthly, with preferential amounts designated for orphaned children from paternal guardians reaching 375 dirhams for each of the first three, while support for unregistered children was set at 175 dirhams.
Despite these achievements, the issue of the “social index” and the accompanying debate regarding eligibility criteria remains central to public discussion. The current system faces criticism over the accuracy of the financial threshold calculations. The government has responded to these concerns, with Minister Delegate in Charge of Budget, Fouad Akaij, emphasizing the necessity of updating the indicator calculation system to align with real-world changes, especially following the release of the 2024 general census results. This aims to rectify technical gaps that could lead to some citizens being deprived of support for trivial reasons, ensuring that assistance reaches those who genuinely need it, with justice and transparency.
