Morocco Tops North African Countries in Global Citizenship Report 2025
In the North African region, the country ranked 1st , ahead of Tunisia (103), Algeria (105), Egypt (106), and Libya (125).
The report measures 'global citizenship' using five key indicators, namely quality of life, safety and stability, economic opportunities, freedom of movement, and financial freedom.
Mixed performance across key areas
Morocco's performance varied significantly across the different indicators measured in the report.
The North African country scored 52.7 points in the safety and stability category, ranking 102nd globally. This reflects ongoing concerns about geopolitical and regional tensions that affect both citizens and investors.
In quality of life, which includes healthcare, education, and environmental services, Morocco ranked 95th with a score of 62.2.
This ranking reflects that the country has not yet met the expectations of wealthy individuals and those seeking alternative citizenship with high social welfare benefits.
Morocco performed relatively better in economic opportunities, ranking 59th with a score of 56.1. The country benefits from its industrial appeal in the automotive and renewable energy sectors.
However, the report noted that bureaucratic obstacles and weak financial infrastructure continue to limit Morocco's aspirations as a regional economic hub.
Morocco's freedom of movement ranking tells a concerning story. The country placed 90th globally with only 29.9 points, reflecting the limited power of the Moroccan passport. This weakness reduces Morocco's appeal to investors seeking global mobility.
In financial freedom, Morocco scored 46.9 points and ranked 89th. The country continues to face challenges related to taxation, restrictions on capital movement, and weak administrative digitization.
Switzerland topped the global ranking with 85.0 points, thanks to its political neutrality, economic stability, and high quality of life.
Meanwhile, countries like China and India showed progress in economic opportunities, but this did not significantly impact their overall rankings due to weak transparency and rule of law. Tags: CitizenshipGlobal citizenshipMorocco
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