Moroccan Children Over 100,000 in Work
Data from the High Commission for Planning shows that approximately 103,000 Moroccan children aged between 7 and 17 are working in the labor market, representing about 1.3% of children in this age group. The figures indicate that the phenomenon is more widespread in rural areas, with a rate reaching 2.4%, compared to 0.5% in urban areas. Among the working children, 86.2% are boys, most of whom are between 15 and 17 years old, and they live in villas. The report points to a strong link between child labor and dropping out of school, noting that 11% of these children continue their education, while 88% have ceased attending school. It also records a high percentage of hazardous work that could pose threats to their health and safety, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and industry. The prevalence of child labor is attributed to low levels of education and poverty. The study underscores the necessity of addressing the social and economic causes underlying this situation.
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