On April 8, 2026, Chakib Benmoussa, Morocco's High Commissioner for Planning, presented the main findings of the second National Family Survey (ENF) in Rabat. The survey, conducted by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), is the first update since 1995 and aims to capture demographic and social changes in Moroccan society.
Key findings indicate a significant decline in marriage rates, with the average age at first marriage rising to 31.4 years for men and 28.2 years for women in 2024, compared to 28.4 and 25.8 respectively in 1995. The total fertility rate dropped from 3.3 children per woman in 1995 to 2.2 in 2024, approaching replacement level. Extended family households decreased from 34% to 18% of all households over the same period.
The survey also revealed that 62% of Moroccans aged 18-34 are single, compared to 48% in 1995. Economic factors, including unemployment and housing costs, were cited as primary reasons for delaying marriage. The HCP noted that these trends align with broader global patterns of demographic transition.
