HCP Reports Major Concentration of Household Consumption in Five Regions
On July 13, 2026, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) published its regional accounts for the year 2024, unveiling striking insights into household final consumption expenditures (HFCE) across Morocco. The report indicates that five regions dominate the landscape, accounting for a substantial 74.4% of total household consumption expenditures within the country. The Casablanca-Settat region stands out prominently, commanding a remarkable 25.3% of the national HFCE. Following closely are Rabat-Salé-Kénitra with 14.8%, Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima at 11.6%, Fès-Meknès with 11.4%, and Marrakech-Safi contributing 11.3%. Collectively, these regions underscore a significant concentration of economic activity, as they cumulatively amassed 944.1 billion dirhams in HFCE in 2024.
The remaining regions, while collectively accounting for about 25.6% of the national HFCE, display a stark disparity in consumption levels. These regions contribute between 0.8% for Dakhla-Oued-Eddahab up to 7.2% for Souss-Massa. This distribution highlights not only the economic divide among different regions but also how certain areas are becoming increasingly vital in driving national consumption.
Growing Disparities in Consumption Expenditures
Further analysis reveals that the disparities in household final consumption expenditures have intensified compared to previous years. The average absolute gap between expenditures across different regions and the regional average has risen to 51.5 billion dirhams in 2024, an increase from 48.5 billion dirhams in 2023. This growing divide signifies that consumption is increasingly concentrated in the more economically vibrant regions, leaving others trailing behind.
When taking into account the population, the national HFCE per capita reached 25,664 dirhams in 2024, with six regions surpassing this average. Notable examples include Dakhla-Oued-Eddahab at 34,515 dirhams, Casablanca-Settat at 31,173 dirhams, and the Oriental region at 27,805 dirhams. These figures not only indicate higher living standards in certain areas but also reflect the ongoing economic polarization within the country. The growing gap in per capita consumption expenditures—from 3,423 dirhams in 2023 to 3,609 dirhams in 2024—further emphasizes the widening economic disparities and the uneven distribution of wealth across Morocco.
As reported by boursenews.ma.
