Morocco lags in global, MENA startup rankings despite inclusion in new report
Morocco Falls Short in Global Startup Rankings
Policy Gaps Cited as Reason for Lagging Performance
The Startup Genome Foundation's latest "Apex 2025" national startup ecosystem rankings have placed Morocco behind other nations both globally and regionally. The report, which adjusts data for population and GDP, assesses countries based on factors beyond size and wealth, highlighting a gap in policy support for entrepreneurship within Morocco.
Analysts point to these ongoing policy gaps as the primary reason for Morocco's underperformance.