The chart illustrates Morocco’s income distribution by economic sector in 2003, while the accompanying data show changes in income generated from fishing between 1982 and 2003.
Overall, tourism and industry were the largest contributors to national income in 2003, whereas agriculture accounted for only a negligible share. In addition, revenue from fishing experienced an overall upward trend over the period shown, despite some fluctuations.
Looking first at the sectoral breakdown for 2003, tourism was the dominant source of income, contributing for 26% of the total. This was closely followed by industry, at 24%, and workers’ remittances, which accounted for 21%. Income from petroleum made up 14%, while fishing contributed 13%, representing a moderate but significant proportion of national earnings. By contrast, agriculture generated only 2%, making it by far the smallest contributor among the six sectors.
Turning to fishing income over time, the data indicate that revenue from this sector generally increased between 1982 and 2003, although growth was not entirely steady. Periods of decline were followed by recovery, suggesting sensitivity to external factors such as environmental conditions or market demand. Nevertheless, by the end of the period, fishing income stood at a noticeably higher level than at the beginning.
In summary, Morocco’s economy in 2003 relied heavily on tourism, industry, and remittances, while agriculture played a minimal role. Although fishing was not among the top income sources, it showed long-term growth and remained an important component of the national economy.