Arab Republic of Egypt
Capital: Cairo
Population: 114,535,772
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
Egypt is a transcontinental country located in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, primarily in Africa, with a small part of its territory in Asia through the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, the Red Sea to the east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. Its capital and largest city is Cairo, a major cultural and historical center. Egypt has a rich history, being home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, known for its pharaohs, pyramids, and the Sphinx. The country’s economy is based on tourism, agriculture, natural gas, and oil, with the Suez Canal also serving as a significant economic asset. Egypt is a republic, and a member of the United Nations, the Arab League, the African Union (AU), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Growth Rate
1.821
%
Fertility Rate
2.75
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.461
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
71.6
years
Total Population in Egypt
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Egypt.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
2.663
(+2.541)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.