As of July 1, 2023, the population density of Egypt was close to 937.6 individuals per square kilometer. Cairo, the capital city, was the most densely inhabited in the country, with 5,668.4 people per square kilometer. Kalyoubia followed, with nearly 5,250 inhabitants per square kilometer. Moreover, the third and fourth most densely populated governorates were Alexandria and Gharbia, with around 3,195 people per square kilometer and 2,795 people per square kilometer, respectively. It is worth noting that Cairo, parts of Giza, and Kalyoubia make up Greater Cairo due to their proximity.

The total population in Egypt was estimated at 107.0 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Egypt Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Historical chart and dataset showing Egypt population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

In 2022, the population density in Egypt remained nearly unchanged at around 113.13 inhabitants per square kilometer. Nevertheless, 2022 still represents a peak in the population density in Egypt with 113.13 inhabitants per square kilometer. Population density refers to the number of people living in a certain country or area, given as an average per square kilometer. It is calculated by dividing the total midyear population by the total land area.Find more key insights for the population density in countries like Algeria and Morocco.

Egypt: Population density, people per square km: The latest value from 2021 is 110 people per square km, an increase from 108 people per square km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 456 people per square km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1961 to 2021 is 62 people per square km. The minimum value, 28 people per square km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 110 people per square km was recorded in 2021.

Egypt EG: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 97.999 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 96.126 Person/sq km for 2016. Egypt EG: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 56.263 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.999 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 27.872 Person/sq km in 1961. Egypt EG: Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

Population growth (annual %) in Egypt was reported at 1.6883 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Egypt - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The world's most accurate population datasets. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations in Egypt: (1) Overall population density (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49).

As of January 1, 2023, the aggregate Egyptian population was estimated at almost 104.5 million inhabitants. The capital city, Cairo, was the most populated area in the country, with 10.2 million residents. Moreover, the governorate of Giza followed, with up to 9.46 million people living in the area. South Sinai was the least inhabited governorate in the nation. The touristic region had a mere 115,000 people actively residing in the governorate. A scarcely populated area and a populous capitalEgypt has a total area of close to 1.01 million square kilometers. Yet, only around 105,200 square kilometers of the country are inhabited, representing only around 10.5 percent of the available landmass. Most of the Egyptian population lives along the Nile River due to the majority of the land being a desert. In fact, El Wadi ElGidid, also known as New Valley governorate, located in the south of Egypt's Western Desert, covers almost 42.3 percent of the country. Notably, the population density in Cairo was higher compared to the other governorates at over 5,610 people per square kilometer. Population growth and a New Administrative Capital     Since 1952, the country’s population faced a rapid increase growing from close to 21.5 million to current levels. Between 2012 and 2022, the population growth of Egypt was highest in 2014 at nearly 2.34 percent, dropping yearly ever since. In March 2015, Egypt’s current Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who was at that time Minister of Housing and Urban Utilities, announced the establishment of the New Administrative Capital. One of the fundamental goals is to decrease the current overpopulation in Greater Cairo and its inability to absorb a fast-growing population.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Egypt was reported at 44.88 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Egypt - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Egypt, AR population pyramid, which represents the Egypt population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Egypt, AR, is 15.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Egypt, AR, is 84.4.
• Total dependency ratio for Egypt, AR is 100.0.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Egypt, AR is 1.2.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Egypt population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Egypt for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Egypt for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Egypt for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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Margin of Error

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Egypt Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Population Density data was reported at 92.400 Person/sq km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 90.400 Person/sq km for 2015. Population Density data is updated yearly, averaging 72.300 Person/sq km from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.400 Person/sq km in 2016 and a record low of 59.500 Person/sq km in 1995. Population Density data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.G008: Population Density.

Egypt: Population growth, percent: The latest value from 2023 is 1.54 percent, a decline from 1.57 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1.15 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1961 to 2023 is 2.27 percent. The minimum value, 1.54 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 2.76 percent was recorded in 1984.

Population, male in Egypt was reported at 57830587 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Egypt - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population density of Egypt went up by 1.50% from 111.5 people per sq. km in 2021 to 113.1 people per sq. km in 2022. Since the 2.27% improve in 2012, population density rocketed by 20.89% in 2022. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers.

Egypt: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2023 is 112.72 million, an increase from 110.99 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1960 to 2023 is 62.64 million. The minimum value, 27.03 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 112.72 million was recorded in 2023.

As of 2022, the total inhabited area of Egypt was close to 105,199 square kilometers. This means that only a mere 10.5 percent of the total area of the country is inhabited, while the rest is desert. The majority of the population lives on the banks of the rich Nile River. Moreover, ElWadi ElGidid governorate had the largest inhabited area in Egypt, with close to 13,000 square kilometers. Matrouh and Aswan governorates followed, with an inhabited area of 12,760 square kilometers and 12.203 square kilometers, respectively.

Population ages 65 and above, male (% of male population) in Egypt was reported at 4.2287 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Egypt - Population ages 65 and above, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

As of July 01, 2022, the share of the total Egyptian land inhabited was roughly 10.5 percent. One governorate was completely inhabited, Gharbia. Moreover, Kalyoubia and Sharkia governorates followed with 99.9 percent and 98.7 percent of their total area being inhabited, respectively. The Red Sea governorate, on the other hand, was dominantly unpopulated, with only 0.74 percent of its total area being inhabited.

Egypt: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2023 is 56.9 percent, a decline from 57.03 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 38.64 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1960 to 2023 is 57.46 percent. The minimum value, 56.05 percent, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 62.14 percent was recorded in 1960.