Demographic Transition in Morocco and the Emerging Demographic Window of Opportunity

Fertility in Morocco has declined in recent decades. Similarly, mortality rates have shown steady and significant declines. These demographic changes are not without impact. The question arises: To what extent can the demographic transition be an economic opportunity for Morocco? Using national and international demographic data and based on the demographic transition model and economic dependency ratios, this paper seeks to describe the characteristics of Morocco's demographic transition, examine its effects on the age structure of the population and highlight the economic implications of demographic change in Morocco. Morocco's rapid demographic transition brings about many changes in the size and age structure of the population that open up the possibility of stimulating economic variables. The demographic window of opportunity is estimated to be open from 2003 and to continue to be open until the year 2055, a period of about 52 years. This demographic window offers opportunities for economic growth through increasing the labor force, encouraging savings and improving human capital