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Rank #58 by World Population

🇪🇬Egypt, Arab Rep.

Egypt, Arab Rep. has a population of 114,535,772, ranking #58 in the world. The capital is Cairo. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: Lower middle income

114,535,772

Population

#58

World Rank

71.6

Life Expectancy

$3,457

GDP Per Capita

Egypt, Arab Rep., #58 by world population

Egypt, Arab Rep. Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Egypt, Arab Rep. had a population of 26,896,479 in 1960 and 116,538,258 in 2024, a 4.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 116,538,258 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.32%.

2024 · 117M19602024
Egypt, Arab Rep. population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

116,538,258

Population (2024)

26,896,479

Population (1960)

116,538,258

Peak (2024)

2.32%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196026,896,479
196127,600,898
196228,337,013
196329,091,869
196429,858,922
196530,629,174
196631,406,541
196732,196,360
196832,998,319
196933,811,615
197034,623,990
197135,433,368
197236,258,328
197337,102,043
197437,969,667
197538,875,327
197639,795,557
197740,748,870
197841,761,431
197942,818,628
198043,950,413
198145,147,224
198246,407,611
198347,786,402
198449,247,334
198550,734,968
198652,206,295
198753,674,435
198855,187,681
198956,710,642
199058,396,618
199160,028,997
199261,480,660
199362,915,681
199464,285,589
199565,652,622
199667,028,048
199768,431,740
199869,943,294
199971,520,954
200073,083,284
200174,652,029
200276,239,137
200377,853,548
200479,477,443
200581,101,004
200682,700,403
200784,276,225
200885,864,789
200987,501,636
201089,196,072
201191,093,059
201293,161,001
201395,333,553
201497,528,654
201599,597,342
2016101,644,589
2017103,696,057
2018105,682,094
2019107,553,158
2020109,315,124
2021110,957,008
2022112,618,250
2023114,535,772
2024116,538,258

Demographics

Population114,535,772
Population Growth Rate1.69%
Urban Population42.7%
Fertility Rate2.75 births/woman
Life Expectancy71.6 years
Infant Mortality Rate21.3 per 1,000
Literacy Rate82.1%

Economy & Trade

$3,457

GDP Per Capita

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

Lower middle income

Income Level

31.9

Gini Index (inequality)

40.5%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

4.9%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

82.1%

Literacy Rate

21.3

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

72.2%

Internet Users

84

Mobile Subs per 100

115.1

People per km2

305,006

Net Migration

Environment

0.0%

Forest Area

Egypt, Arab Rep. Climate

Egypt, Arab Rep. has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F) and receives about 24 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

21.5°C

Avg Temp

24

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

5°15°25°35°10mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Egypt, Arab Rep. — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January14° / 56°4 mm
February15° / 58°5 mm
March17° / 63°4 mm
April21° / 70°1 mm
May24° / 76°1 mm
June27° / 81°0 mm
July28° / 82°0 mm
August28° / 82°0 mm
September26° / 79°0 mm
October24° / 74°2 mm
November19° / 67°2 mm
December15° / 59°5 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Egypt, Arab Rep.

The most comfortable months to visit Egypt, Arab Rep. are typically April, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). February is usually the wettest month.

AprilNovemberOctober

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Egypt, Arab Rep. in global context

Egypt, Arab Rep. is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Egypt, Arab Rep. has a population of 114,535,772, ranking #58 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.69%.

Life expectancy in Egypt, Arab Rep. is 71.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 21.3 per 1,000 live births.

Egypt, Arab Rep.'s GDP per capita is $3,457. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.

42.7% of Egypt, Arab Rep.'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 115.1 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Egypt, Arab Rep. is 82.1%.

The most comfortable months to visit Egypt, Arab Rep. are typically April, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Egypt, Arab Rep. has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C and about 24 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Egypt, Arab Rep. is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with a population of 114,535,772. The population is expanding fast — roughly 1.7% annually.

GDP per capita is roughly $3,457, placing Egypt, Arab Rep. among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 71.6 years, with a fertility rate of 2.8 births per woman, and 42.7% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.