Morocco: A sociological look at the evolution of family models

The latest National Family Survey by the HCP reveals profound societal shifts that call for adapted public policies. With trends like the move towards nuclear families, declining birth rates, and rising divorce and singlehood, sociologist Soumaya Naamane Guessous sheds light on what the numbers tell us about these changes.

Morocco's family dynamics shift as nuclear families rise and household sizes shrink

As Morocco's demographic landscape evolves, the 2025 National Family Survey reveals a profound transformation in family structures, marked by a shift towards nuclear families and an increase in childless couples.