Morocco North Korea

Updated 2026-05-04

Morocco

Minimum Wage

MAD17.92 /hr

$1.83 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

MAD6,000 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +452% Morocco vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Morocco mandates a wage floor of $2/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $613/mo in Morocco versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 5.5:1 ratio. North Korea has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.5% compared to 9.0%.

Morocco's unemployment rate is 9.0% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Morocco and North Korea
Metric	Morocco	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	MAD17.92 $1.83	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	MAD3,422.53 $349.95	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	MAD6,000 /mo $613.50	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+452.1%
Avg. net salary /mo	MAD5,100 /mo $521.47	₩90,000 /mo $100	+421.5%
Median individual income /yr	MAD30,000 /yr $3,067.48	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Morocco is higher.

Work Week

Morocco: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard at 44 hours/week for non-agricultural sectors (2,288 hrs/year) and 48 hours/week for agriculture (2,496 hrs/year). Overtime: 25% premium for daytime hours, 50% for nighttime. On rest days/holidays: 50% daytime, 100% nighttime.
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Morocco mandates 44 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Morocco

Compare Morocco with...

Morocco vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Morocco vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Morocco vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Morocco vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Morocco vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Morocco vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Morocco vs France € 12.02 /hr

Morocco vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Morocco vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Morocco vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Morocco vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Morocco vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Morocco vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Morocco vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Morocco vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Morocco vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Morocco vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Morocco vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Morocco vs Switzerland

Morocco vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Morocco vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Morocco vs Sweden

Morocco vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Morocco vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Morocco or North Korea?

In Morocco, the minimum wage is MAD17.92/hr ($1.83 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Morocco compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Morocco is MAD6,000/mo ($613.50 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Morocco earn approximately 452% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Morocco and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Morocco earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Morocco and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 44 hours in Morocco. Workers in Morocco work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Morocco working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.