Morocco: zero points for LGBTQ+ rights

Morocco has moved up five places in the 2024 world ranking of human freedom, established by the Cato Institute in the United States and the Fraser Institute in Canada. However, the kingdom receives a zero score when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights.

With an overall score of 5.49 points, Morocco is ranked 130 out of 165 countries studied in the 2024 Human Freedom Index, gaining five places compared to 2022. Regarding the sub-indicators, the kingdom ranks 148 in in terms of individual freedom with a score of 4.81 out of 10. It is 90ᵉ in terms of economic freedom with 6.46 out of 10. It scored four points for the rule of law, 8.6 points for security and safety, 3.6 points for religious freedom, 5.1 points for freedom of assembly and association, 5. 7 points for freedom of movement and 3.6 points for freedom of expression and information.