This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Muhammad Zariyouh
In its final report on the General Population and Housing Census for the year 2024, the High Commission for Planning revealed shocking data on the Driouch region, in the eastern region, which is experiencing a critical economic situation which manifests itself in a worsening of unemployment and the absence of employment. opportunities.
The number of working residents aged 15 and above reached around 45,547 people, while the number of unemployed exceeded 95,000 people, highlighting the widening gap between supply and demand in the housing market. local work.
The unemployment rate in the region reached 35.7%, significantly higher than national rates, while the activity rate of the population aged 15 and over did not exceed 32.4%.
Figures indicate that the majority of the working population works in the private sector at 42.6%, followed by self-employment at 29.7%, while public sector employees make up 15.8%.
As for employers, their percentage does not exceed 3% of the total active population, which reflects the low spirit of initiative and entrepreneurship in the region.
It should be noted that the Eastern region occupies the second place nationally in terms of high unemployment rate with 30.4%, after the Guelmim-Oued Noun region.
These figures pose great challenges to local authorities and highlight the need for comprehensive development policies aimed at improving employment opportunities and supporting promising economic sectors.
