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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Egypt, Arab Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population118.37M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$365.25B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$3.09K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth71.82024 · yearsInternet use74.6%2024 · % of populationForest area0%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
78.9%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Egypt, Arab Rep.2024 · 78.9%
019.7439.4759.2178.941960199320252000: 65.3%2001: 65.3%2002: 65.9%2003: 66.5%2004: 67.1%2005: 67.7%2006: 68.3%2007: 68.9%2008: 69.5%2009: 70.1%2010: 70.7%2011: 71.3%2012: 71.8%2013: 72.4%2014: 73%2015: 73.6%2016: 74.2%2017: 74.8%2018: 75.4%2019: 76%2020: 76.6%2021: 77.2%2022: 77.7%2023: 78.3%2024: 78.9%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Egypt, Arab Rep. in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Cairo
Country code
EGY

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