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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
Undernourishment
9.4%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Egypt, Arab Rep.2023 · 9.4%
02.354.77.059.41960199320252001: 4.8%2002: 5%2003: 5.5%2004: 5.8%2005: 5.8%2006: 5.4%2007: 5.1%2008: 5%2009: 4.9%2010: 5.1%2011: 5.2%2012: 5.7%2013: 6.1%2014: 6.4%2015: 6.5%2016: 6.6%2017: 6.6%2018: 6.4%2019: 6.6%2020: 7.1%2021: 7.9%2022: 8.8%2023: 9.4%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Egypt, Arab Rep. in perspective

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

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