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Egypt: key facts and figures
Egypt has 116.5 million people, Arabic as an official language, the Egyptian Pound and 21 public holidays a year. It ranks 13th of 195 countries for total population.
116.5 millionpeople
EGPcurrency
Arabicofficial language
+20calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Egypt differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
116.5 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.75%
- Fertility rate2.7 per woman#64
- Aged 65 and over5.12%#122
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$3,086Output per person
- Total economy$365.2 billion#42
- Real growth+4.4%#57
- Inflation14.1%#17
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.754Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.582#97
- Life expectancy71.6 years#116
- Mean schooling10.1 years#90
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Egyptian PoundCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeEGP
- SymbolEGP
- CapitalCairo
Languages
which languages hold official status
ArabicOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type FPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+20
- Time zoneAfrica/Cairo
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
21Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 7Coptic Christmas Day
- Jan 29Revolution Day and National Police Day holiday Government
- Mar 19Eid al-Fitr holiday Government
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
75%Internet use
- E-government index0.670#95
- Global rank#95
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Catherine
- ClimateEgypt is predominantly hot and dry, with most inland areas receiving very little rainfall and the Mediterranean north being relatively cooler and wetter.
Education
how the school system is structured
25,772,161*Pupils
- Schools62,690*
- Classrooms677,182*
- Teachers1,260,801*
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