Capital: Cairo
Population
Total Population:
116,538,258
Natural Increase:
1.7%
Density:
113 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
43.3%
Population of main cities:
Cairo (9,293,700); Alexandria (5,107,600); Giza (4,212,800); Subra Al-Haymah (1,187,800); Port Said (760,200); Suez (740,900); Mansoura (570,300); El Mahalla El Kubra (543,300); Tanta (528,700)
Ethnic Origins:
The Egyptian population is ethnically very homogeneous. More than 99% of the population is of Egyptian origin.
Official Language:
Classic Arabic is the official language of the State; however, only about 50% of the population understands it. Egyptian Arabic (Masri) is the language spoken by the entire population.
Other Languages Spoken:
Armenian, Domari, Nubian and Dongola.
Business Language(s):
Egyptian Arabic and English. Some members of the business community also speak French and German.
Religion:
Muslim 90%, Christian 10%
Literacy Rate:
71.4%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Cairo
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Country Overview
Area:
1,001,450 km²
Type of State:
Republic based on the constitution adopted by referendum in January 2014 (amended in 2019). The State has a presidential system of government.
Type of Economy:
High income, advanced and diversified economy..
The economy is under pressure due to high debt and persistent inflation, but efforts are being made to stabilize the exchange rate and attract foreign investment, particularly in the energy sector.
HDI*:
0.754/1
HDI (World Rank):
100/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Egypt, dial 00
To call Egypt, dial +20
Internet Suffix:
.eg
Households with a computer:
70.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
10.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
72.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: November 2025
Egypt: Statistical Overview
