🇪🇬 Egypt
Population: 118,365,995 in 2025 for Egypt (Africa), position 13 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Egypt: $3,086 /inh. (2025), ranking 159 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 14.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Egypt, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Open defecation (1/211).
Weaknesses – Egypt, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Renewable fresh water per person (179/181), Budget balance (155/158), Obesity among adult women (189/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Egypt has $3,086 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Egypt has 6.8 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Egypt has 14.1 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Egypt has 4.4 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2.4T | 2025 | 18 of 201 |
| GDP | $365.3B | 2025 | 43 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.4 % | 2025 | 69 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 5.1 % | 2021 | 74 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.8 % | 2025 | 91 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $20,204 /inh. | 2025 | 105 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,185 /inh. | 2021 | 114 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $3,260 /inh. | 2025 | 151 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $3,086 /inh. | 2025 | 159 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $2.87 | 2026 | 6 of 55 |
| Lending interest rate | 24.3 % | 2024 | 7 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 77.3 % | 2025 | 49 of 164 |
| Official exchange rate | 49.23 LCU/$ | 2025 | 80 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | -7 % | 2024 | 140 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 14.1 % | 2025 | 177 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 25 % | 2025 | 199 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 29.4 % | 2025 | 22 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 17.5 % | 2025 | 84 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 27 % | 2025 | 108 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 53.1 % | 2025 | 110 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6.8 % | 2025 | 122 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 18.3 % | 2025 | 125 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 41.5 % | 2025 | 160 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 44.6 % | 2025 | 165 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $33.5B | 2025 | 44 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $51.4B | 2025 | 55 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 3.8 % | 2024 | 113 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -3.8 % | 2025 | 128 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 31.5 % | 2025 | 136 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 51.3 % | 2025 | 148 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 19.8 % | 2025 | 152 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 13,026,000 arr. | 2019 | 19 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 11.4 % | 2025 | 24 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $15.5B | 2025 | 29 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $4.9B | 2020 | 36 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 4.2 % | 2025 | 53 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.1 % | 2023 | 132 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 1 % | 2024 | 41 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 30.2 % | 2015 | 59 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 24.1 % | 2015 | 77 of 159 |
| Central government debt | 85.8 % | 2007 | 93 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 12.5 % | 2015 | 111 of 161 |
| Military spending | 0.6 % | 2025 | 146 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -10.7 % | 2015 | 155 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 5.4 % | 2025 | 182 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $48.9B | 2025 | 51 of 180 |
| External debt | 42 % | 2024 | 59 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 17.2 % | 2025 | 76 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.4 months | 2025 | 90 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 25.8 % | 2025 | 124 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 93.4 % | 2025 | 15 of 189 |
| Industry (including construction) | 32.1 % | 2025 | 46 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 14.5 % | 2025 | 49 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16.6 % | 2025 | 50 of 203 |
| Services | 47.3 % | 2025 | 157 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 8.1 % | 2025 | 162 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 12.9 % | 2025 | 169 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,365,995 inhab. | 2025 | 13 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.8 % | 2024 | 29 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 102 per 100 women | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.5 % | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 31.6 % | 2025 | 61 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.4 % | 2014 | 68 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 58.3 per 100 | 2025 | 80 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.2 % | 2025 | 134 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 5.3 % | 2025 | 141 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 24 yrs | 2023 | 164 of 226 |
| Urban population | 42.9 % | 2025 | 165 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.5 % | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 0.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 2 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 1.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 2 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 0.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 3 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 2.74 children/woman | 2024 | 60 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 10.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 64 of 188 |
| Population growth | 1.56 % | 2025 | 65 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 20.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 66 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 61.6 yrs | 2023 | 117 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 22.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 128 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 69.7 yrs | 2024 | 129 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 20.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 129 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.8 yrs | 2024 | 138 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 74 yrs | 2024 | 142 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 174 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 97 % | 2024 | 31 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 10 per 100,000 | 2024 | 58 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 97.1 % | 2024 | 84 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 97.3 % | 2024 | 105 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 8.4 % | 2024 | 107 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 4.9 % | 2023 | 127 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.67 per 1,000 | 2020 | 133 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.79 per 1,000 | 2018 | 142 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 1.1 per 1,000 | 2021 | 142 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 57.2 % | 2023 | 171 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 0.4 % | 2024 | 4 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 31.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 7 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 25 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 25 % | 2024 | 119 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 157.3 cm | 2014 | 134 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among men | 49.6 % | 2024 | 151 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 166.7 cm | 2014 | 154 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult men | 30.6 % | 2024 | 162 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 43.9 % | 2024 | 184 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 57.1 % | 2024 | 189 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.1 L/person | 2024 | 190 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 22.4 % | 2024 | 199 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importance of religion in life | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 96.6 % | 2022 | 4 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 95.2 % | 2020 | 22 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 58.8 % | 2022 | 27 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.18 | 2003 | 146 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 4.8 % | 2020 | 154 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 167 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1 % | 2024 | 168 of 212 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.02 | 2003 | 179 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 185 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 187 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 9.7 % | 2021 | 9 of 169 |
| Gini index | 28.5 | 2021 | 21 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 1.4 % | 2021 | 73 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.6 % | 2021 | 124 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 1,001,450 km² | 2024 | 29 of 212 |
| Land area | 995,450 km² | 2024 | 29 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 2,450 km | 2026 | 49 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 2,612 km | 2026 | 72 of 230 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 26.5 ° | 2026 | 85 of 232 |
| Population density | 117.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 90 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 2,629 m | 2026 | 90 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 321 m | 2026 | 109 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 9 m³/inh. | 2022 | 179 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 18 mm | 2022 | 180 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 16.3 % | 2015 | 187 of 212 |
| Lowest point | -133 m | 2026 | 224 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 13.1 % | 2025 | 137 of 210 |
| Arable land | 3.3 % | 2024 | 152 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 4.2 % | 2024 | 193 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 0 % | 2024 | 207 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.12 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.14 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.19 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.08 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.11 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.14 | 2025 | 157 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.21 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | No multiparty elections | 2025 | 19 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.36 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.18 | 2025 | 146 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.3 | 2025 | 146 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.16 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.22 | 2025 | 152 of 174 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.32 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.15 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.23 | 2025 | 157 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.08 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.54 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.11 | 2025 | 117 of 203 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.32 | 2025 | 120 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.73 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.98 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 30 pts | 2024 | 130 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.46 | 2025 | 133 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.7 | 2025 | 147 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.69 | 2025 | 149 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.89 | 2025 | 177 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.64 | 2025 | 187 of 203 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 14 % | 2014 | 61 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,956 | 2025 | 90 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 26.9 % | 2025 | 90 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 10.3 % | 2025 | 153 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Not the same right | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | Four areas covered | 2025 | 11 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 60 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 81.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 50 /100 | 2025 | 86 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 64.3 /100 | 2025 | 118 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 48.5 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 25 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 0 /100 | 2025 | 178 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.6 pts | 2025 | 155 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Restricted for adults and minors | 2025 | 10 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.3 per 100,000 | 2017 | 60 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 80 % | 2014 | 7 of 78 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 56.9 % | 2014 | 51 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 12.6 % | 2014 | 53 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 17 per 100,000 | 2023 | 64 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 97.1 % | 2021 | 118 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 41.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 134 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 23.8 % | 2010 | 44 of 137 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $863 | 2024 | 60 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 3.5 % | 2008 | 87 of 99 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $132 | 2024 | 117 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 36.6 % | 2022 | 127 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.1 /10 | 2024 | 167 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 15.8 % | 2021 | 67 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Recognised under conditions | 2026 | 15 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Egypt?
Egypt has about 118,365,995 inhabitants (2025), ranking 13 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Egypt?
GDP per capita is $3,086 /inh. (2025): Egypt ranks 159 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Egypt?
Annual inflation is 14.1 % (2025); Egypt ranks 177 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Egypt?
The unemployment rate is 6.8 % (2025); Egypt ranks 122 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Egypt stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Egypt has $3,086 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Egypt come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.