Morocco Makes Strides in Digital Readiness, Climbing Global Rankings
Morocco’s digital landscape is evolving, showing promising growth in its capacity to harness the power of technology. According to the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI) published by the Portulans Institute in partnership with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Morocco has climbed one spot to 76th place globally out of 133 countries, achieving a score of 45.93. This index assesses a nation’s ability to leverage morocco-digital-health-vision-ait-taleb/” title=”Morocco's Digital Health Revolution: Health Minister Unveils Ambitious Vision”>digital technologies for economic and societal advancement.
This improvement reflects Morocco’s ongoing efforts to embrace digital transformation. The NRI evaluates countries across four key pillars: Technology, People, Governance, and Impact. Morocco demonstrated strengths in certain areas while also revealing areas for continued focus.
A Closer Look at Morocco’s Digital Performance:
Regional Leadership: Morocco holds the top spot in North Africa and ranks ninth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This highlights the country’s progress in a dynamic and rapidly developing digital landscape.
Technology (64th globally): While Morocco shows promise in technology adoption, there’s room for improvement. The country ranked 72nd in Access, indicating potential challenges in ensuring widespread internet availability and affordability. However, a 51st-place ranking in Content suggests a vibrant online content ecosystem. Furthermore, the 58th position in Future Technologies signals a focus on emerging technologies, which is crucial for long-term digital competitiveness.
People (72nd globally): Morocco’s ranking of 54th in Individuals reflects a relatively strong uptake of digital technologies among its citizens. However, the 66th position in Business highlights the need for further integration of digital tools and skills within the private sector.
Governance (83rd globally): Morocco’s regulatory environment appears relatively robust, as evidenced by its 37th-place ranking in Laws. However, the 80th position in Trust and the 118th position in Inclusiveness suggest opportunities to enhance digital trust and ensure equitable access to digital resources for all segments of society.
* Impact (99th globally): While Morocco ranked 71st in Economy, indicating a positive impact of digital technologies on economic activities, the 96th position in both
