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.

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 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;

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.

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 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.

As of January 1, 2023, the aggregate Egyptian population stood at 104.46 million inhabitants. The majority of the population was between zero and four years, adding to over 14 million children. Moreover, the population of Egypt is skewed towards the younger generations, with the population count in each older generation being lower than the previous. The elderly aged 75 years and older amounted to almost one million people. A population that doubled twice Since 1952, the Egyptian population has doubled, in 1980 and 2012, reaching almost 86.5 million. Among the reasons linked to the increasing population is better health services provided for most Egyptians since the establishment of the Egyptian Republic. In more recent years, the population growth in the country increased compared to previous years until 2014, reaching 2.34 percent before decreasing yearly. A job market that needs to absorb a young and growing population Since 2022, the number of new jobs created in the country has recovered compared to between 2018 and 2020. This is evident with the dropping youth unemployment rate in Egypt. However, the youth unemployment rate remains relatively high and stood at 15.7 percent in 2022. This poses a considerable obstacle for a young-growing population looking for work opportunities. In addition, the country registered a drop in youth participation rate in the labor force since 2013 (except for a slight increase in 2021). The rate was almost 20.6 percent in 2020 compared to 34.5 percent seven years prior. 

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.

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 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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Egypt population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Egypt. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 29 (45.31% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

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

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Egypt population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Egypt is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Egypt is shown in the following column.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Egypt population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Egypt. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Egypt by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Egypt.

Key observations

The largest age group in Egypt, AR was for the group of age 75 to 79 years years with a population of 14 (21.88%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Egypt, AR was the Under 5 years years with a population of 0 (0%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

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 in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Egypt is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Egypt total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Egypt including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Following the expulsion of the French, and the establishment of a new dynasty in Egypt by Muhammad Ali in 1805, the region that would become the country of Egypt had a population of approximately 4.23 million. Between the 1800 and the establishment of the Egyptian Republic, Egypt’s population saw steady but modest growth, with the population hitting 21.47 million by the time of the republic’s establishment in the 1952 Revolution. Following the revolution, Egypt experienced a dramatic spike in population, experiencing a doubling of its population to 43.31 million by 1980, and another doubling to 86.42 million by 2012.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Cairo, Egypt metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Egypt by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Egypt. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Egypt by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Egypt. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Egypt.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 75-79 years (6) | Female # 75-79 years (8). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

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

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

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 is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Egypt is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Egypt for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

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

DATASET: Alpha version 2010 estimates of numbers of people per grid square, with national totals adjusted to match UN population division estimates (http://esa.un.org/wpp/). REGION: Africa SPATIAL RESOLUTION: 0.000833333 decimal degrees (approx 100m at the equator) PROJECTION: Geographic, WGS84 UNITS: Estimated persons per grid square MAPPING APPROACH: Land cover based, as described in: Linard, C., Gilbert, M., Snow, R.W., Noor, A.M. and Tatem, A.J., 2012, Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across Africa in 2010, PLoS ONE, 7(2): e31743. FORMAT: Geotiff (zipped using 7-zip (open access tool): www.7-zip.org) FILENAMES: Example - AGO10adjv4.tif = Angola (AGO) population count map for 2010 (10) adjusted to match UN national estimates (adj), version 4 (v4). Population maps are updated to new versions when improved census or other input data become available. DATE OF PRODUCTION: January 2013

This bar chart displays population (people) by date using the aggregation sum in Egypt. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.