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Report: 70% of Moroccans Abroad are under 45

Monday, 02 November 2015

The number of Moroccan migrants between 2010 and 2015 reached 5470, which is a low figure compared to the period of 2000-2005, according to the Ministry in Charge of Moroccans Living Abroad and Migration Affairs.

As per a report on the Finance Bill 2016, the Ministry in Charge of Moroccans Living Abroad and Migration Affairs estimates the number of Moroccans abroad at four and a half millions until 2016. This accounts for 15% of all Moroccan citizens.

Based on the same source, 70% of Moroccans abroad are less than 45 years old, 20% among them are born in the countries of residence. Besides, two thirds of Moroccans of the world reside in Europe.

The report also adduces that the level of education of 50% of the Moroccan community abroad varies between medium and high, compared with a mere 11% in 1960.

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