Population · Africa · 2025 data
Egypt Population
Egypt had a population of 118.37 million in 2025, ranking #13 of 216 countries and territories (1.44% of the world). The population grew by 18.8% over the past ten years.
118.37 million
Population (2025) · #13
+1.56%
Annual growth
117
People per km²
43%
Live in cities
Population of Egypt, 1960–2025
26.91960
30.61965
34.61970
38.91975
44.01980
50.71985
58.41990
65.71995
73.12000
81.12005
89.22010
99.62015
109.32020
118.42025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118,365,995 | +1.57% |
| 2024 | 116,538,258 | +1.75% |
| 2023 | 114,535,772 | +1.70% |
| 2022 | 112,618,250 | +1.50% |
| 2021 | 110,957,008 | +1.50% |
| 2020 | 109,315,124 | +1.64% |
| 2019 | 107,553,158 | +1.77% |
| 2018 | 105,682,094 | +1.92% |
| 2017 | 103,696,057 | +2.02% |
| 2016 | 101,644,589 | +2.06% |
| 2015 | 99,597,342 | +2.12% |
| 2014 | 97,528,654 | +2.30% |
| 2013 | 95,333,553 | +2.33% |
| 2012 | 93,161,001 | +2.27% |
| 2011 | 91,093,059 | +2.13% |
| 2010 | 89,196,072 | +1.94% |
| 2009 | 87,501,636 | +1.91% |
| 2008 | 85,864,789 | +1.88% |
| 2007 | 84,276,225 | +1.91% |
| 2006 | 82,700,403 | +1.97% |
| 2005 | 81,101,004 | +2.04% |
| 2004 | 79,477,443 | +2.09% |
| 2003 | 77,853,548 | +2.12% |
| 2002 | 76,239,137 | +2.13% |
| 2001 | 74,652,029 | +2.15% |
| 2000 | 73,083,284 | +2.18% |
| 1999 | 71,520,954 | +2.26% |
| 1998 | 69,943,294 | +2.21% |
| 1997 | 68,431,740 | +2.09% |
| 1996 | 67,028,048 | +2.10% |
| 1995 | 65,652,622 | +2.13% |
| 1994 | 64,285,589 | +2.18% |
| 1993 | 62,915,681 | +2.33% |
| 1992 | 61,480,660 | +2.42% |
| 1991 | 60,028,997 | +2.80% |
| 1990 | 58,396,618 | +2.97% |
| 1989 | 56,710,642 | +2.76% |
| 1988 | 55,187,681 | +2.82% |
| 1987 | 53,674,435 | +2.81% |
| 1986 | 52,206,295 | +2.90% |
| 1985 | 50,734,968 | +3.02% |
| 1984 | 49,247,334 | +3.06% |
| 1983 | 47,786,402 | +2.97% |
| 1982 | 46,407,611 | +2.79% |
| 1981 | 45,147,224 | +2.72% |
| 1980 | 43,950,413 | +2.64% |
| 1979 | 42,818,628 | +2.53% |
| 1978 | 41,761,431 | +2.48% |
| 1977 | 40,748,870 | +2.40% |
| 1976 | 39,795,557 | +2.37% |
| 1975 | 38,875,327 | +2.39% |
| 1974 | 37,969,667 | +2.34% |
| 1973 | 37,102,043 | +2.33% |
| 1972 | 36,258,328 | +2.33% |
| 1971 | 35,433,368 | +2.34% |
| 1970 | 34,623,990 | +2.40% |
| 1969 | 33,811,615 | +2.46% |
| 1968 | 32,998,319 | +2.49% |
| 1967 | 32,196,360 | +2.51% |
| 1966 | 31,406,541 | +2.54% |
| 1965 | 30,629,174 | +2.58% |
| 1964 | 29,858,922 | +2.64% |
| 1963 | 29,091,869 | +2.66% |
| 1962 | 28,337,013 | +2.67% |
| 1961 | 27,600,898 | +2.62% |
| 1960 | 26,896,479 | — |
Demographics of Egypt
71.8
Life expectancy (years)
2.74
Births per woman (above replacement)
5.3%
Aged 65 and over
24.6 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Egyptian 99.7%, other 0.3% (2006 est.)
Languages
Arabic (official); English and French widely understood by educated classes
Religions
Muslim (predominantly Sunni) 90%, Christian (majority Coptic Orthodox, other Christians include Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, Maronite, Orthodox, and Anglican) 10%
Where people live
Urban population: 43.1% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Egypt
What is the population of Egypt?
Egypt had a population of 118.37 million in 2025, ranking #13 of 216 countries and territories (1.44% of the world).
Is the population of Egypt growing?
Yes. The population grew by 18.8% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 1.56%.
How has the population of Egypt changed since 1960?
It has grown 4.4-fold, from 26.90 million in 1960 to 118.37 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Egypt?
About 117 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Egypt?
Cairo — about 22.2 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).