“Egypt's economy is driven by FDI and connectivity, but faces significant humanitarian needs in healthcare and education. The country has made progress in poverty reduction, but still struggles with high maternal and under-5 mortality rates. The government must balance economic development with addressing social issues.”
19/100
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Humanitarian pressure
77/100
Opportunity
Growth potential
52/100
Stability
Governance score
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EGYUpdated today
Egypt balances economic growth with pressing social challenges
Egypt's economy is driven by FDI and connectivity, but faces significant humanitarian needs in healthcare and education. The country has made progress in poverty reduction, but still struggles with high maternal and under-5 mortality rates. The government must balance economic development with addressing social issues.
•Egypt's high GDP growth is largely driven by FDI inflows (11.97% GDP)
•The country has made significant progress in increasing electricity access (99.40%) and internet access (74.65%)
•Despite progress, Egypt still struggles with high maternal mortality rates (16.95 per 100k) and under-5 mortality rates (22.40 per 1k)
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Egypt has the world's longest river, the Nile, which is approximately 6,695 kilometers (4,160 miles) long and flows through 11 countries.
High inflation rate (28.27%) could impact economic stability
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Key Indicators
Bank Account Ownership
43.11%
% of adults with a bank or mobile money account. Africa average: ~55%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Agricultural Land
4.08% land
% of land used for crops or livestock. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Electricity Access
99.4%
Share of population with access to electricity. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~47%.
UN SDG (2010)Updated today
Energy Use per Capita
928.39kg oil eq
World Bank (2023)Updated today
FDI Inflows
11.97% GDP
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Female Labour Force Participation
20.64%
Share of women ages 15+ who are employed or seeking work. Global average: ~47%.
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Forest Area
0.05% land
% of land covered by forest. Africa average: ~22%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
GDP Growth
2.4%
Annual % change in national economic output. Global average: ~3%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
GDP per Capita
3 338.47USD
GDP per person in current USD. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~$1,700.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Gender Parity Index — Education
1GPI
World Bank (2019)Updated today
Gini Index
28.5
Income inequality index 0–100. Higher = more unequal. Africa average: ~43.
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Current Health Expenditure
4.88% GDP
Government + private health spending as % of GDP. Global average: ~10%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Hospital Beds
1.06per 1k
Hospital beds per 1,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~1.3.
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Inflation (CPI)
28.27%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Internet Access
74.65%
Share of population using the internet. Africa average: ~43%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Life Expectancy
69.11years
Average years a newborn is expected to live. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~62 years.
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Adult Literacy Rate
79.45%
Share of adults (15+) who can read and write. Africa average: ~70%.
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Marine Protected Areas
5.1% waters
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Maternal Mortality
16.95per 100k
Deaths per 100,000 live births. Global average: 223; sub-Saharan Africa: ~450.
WHO GHO (2023)Updated today
4G Mobile Network Coverage
99.7%
UN SDG (2010)Updated today
Mobile Subscriptions
97.13per 100
SIM cards per 100 people (can exceed 100 due to multiple SIMs). Africa average: ~85.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Under-5 Mortality
22.4per 1k
Deaths per 1,000 live births before age 5. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~65.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
NCD Premature Mortality (30–70)
26%
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Obesity Prevalence
43.93%
WHO GHO (2024)Updated today
Medical Doctors
11.8per 10k
Medical doctors per 10,000 people. Sub-Saharan Africa average: ~2.2.
WHO GHO (2021)Updated today
Political Stability Index
-0.87/100
World Governance Indicators score 0–100. Higher = more stable. Normalized from -2.5/+2.5 scale.
World Bank WGI (2023)Updated today
Population
116 538 258
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Poverty Headcount ($2.15/day)
1.4%
Share of population living on less than $2.15/day. Global extreme poverty threshold.
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Primary Completion Rate
98.21%
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Protected Areas
11.6% total
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Renewable Electricity Output
12.2%
% of electricity from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind, geothermal).
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Safe Sanitation Access
57.34%
Share using safely managed sanitation. Global average: ~57%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Net Primary School Enrollment
97.03%
Net % of primary school-age children attending school.
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Net Secondary School Enrollment
82.78%
World Bank (2018)Updated today
Population in Slums
3.84% urban
World Bank (2022)Updated today
Stunting, Children Under 5
12.8%
World Bank (2021)Updated today
Undernourishment Prevalence
9.4%
Share of population with insufficient food intake. Africa average: ~20%.
World Bank (2023)Updated today
Unemployment Rate
6.78%
World Bank (2025)Updated today
Urban Population Share
42.8%
Share of population living in urban areas. Africa average: ~44%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Safe Drinking Water Access
78.94%
Share using safely managed drinking water. Global average: ~74%.
World Bank (2024)Updated today
Women in Parliament
26.85%
Share of parliamentary seats held by women. Global average: ~27%.