Morocco climbed nine places to 57th in the Global Innovation Index 2025, with strong performances in industrial designs, education spending, labor productivity, and scientific publications. However, weaknesses persist in research and development, infrastructure, and market sophistication, leaving the country behind regional leaders like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Morocco ranked 137th out of 148 countries in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, published by the World Economic Forum, placing it among the lowest-ranked countries worldwide for gender equality.
Morocco is making significant strides on the international stage, according to the Elcano Global Presence Index 2025, where it ranks 52nd globally. The index measures countries’ international influence across economic, military, and soft power dimensions. This ranking reflects Morocco’s growing regional and global role, particularly in cultural and scientific cooperation.