Egypt, Arab Rep.
Country statistics · 1990–present
Egypt, Arab Rep. at a Glance
Egypt, Arab Rep. is home to 116.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $4,795, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 71.8 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 116.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 20.9 and a death rate of 5.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 15.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 2 million additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Egypt, Arab Rep. is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $560 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $4,795 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 5.2% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 6.4% (2029 IMF projection), indicating moderate unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 71.8 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $141 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 79.5% (2022), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 74.6% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 78.9% of the population (2024), representing majority access to safe drinking water, though gaps remain.