Egypt
- Capital:
- Cairo
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Northern Africa, The Middle East
- Largest Cities:
- Cairo, Alexandria, Giza
- Abbreviation:
- EGY
120,101,175
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
120,101,175
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Egypt's population is projected to be 201,487,950 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 120,101,175 | 1.6% | 13 |
| 2025 | 118,365,995 | 1.6% | 13 |
| 2020 | 109,315,124 | 1.64% | 14 |
| 2019 | 107,553,158 | 1.77% | 14 |
| 2018 | 105,682,094 | 1.92% | 14 |
| 2017 | 103,696,057 | 2.02% | 14 |
| 2015 | 99,597,342 | 2.23% | 14 |
| 2010 | 89,196,072 | 1.92% | 14 |
| 2005 | 81,101,004 | 2.1% | 14 |
| 2000 | 73,083,284 | 2.17% | 15 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 120,101,175 | 1.6% | 13 |
| 2032 | 130,695,078 | 1.41% | 13 |
| 2037 | 139,738,696 | 1.35% | 12 |
| 2042 | 148,800,781 | 1.26% | 11 |
| 2047 | 157,114,405 | 1.09% | 11 |
| 2052 | 164,468,973 | 0.92% | 11 |
| 2057 | 171,117,535 | 0.8% | 11 |
| 2062 | 177,229,968 | 0.7% | 11 |
| 2067 | 182,855,193 | 0.63% | 11 |
| 2072 | 187,857,200 | 0.54% | 12 |
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Cairo has a metropolitan area population of 10,119,520, comprising 8.43%% of Egypt's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo | 10,119,520 | 8.43% |
| 2 | Alexandria | 5,521,580 | 4.6% |
| 3 | Giza | 4,612,174 | 3.84% |
| 4 | Sharm el-Sheikh | 3,071,216 | 2.56% |
| 5 | Shubra el-Kheima | 1,331,568 | 1.11% |
| 6 | Port Said | 811,334 | 0.68% |
| 7 | Suez | 702,196 | 0.58% |
| 8 | El Mansoura | 672,762 | 0.56% |
| 9 | Mahalla el-Kubra | 661,132 | 0.55% |
| 10 | Tanta | 643,360 | 0.54% |
As of 2026, Egypt has a total population of 120,101,175, ranking as the 13th most populous nation in the world.
Egypt has a net population change of approximately 4,749 people per day, driven by 6,733 births, 1,841 deaths, and net emigration of 143 people.
Egypt represents 1.5% of the total global population and 7.58% of Africa's population.
Egypt has a population density of 120.7 people per km² (approximately 312.5 per mi²), making it the 100th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 41.96% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Egypt is Egyptian (99.7%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (predominantly Sunni) is the largest religion in Egypt, comprising 90% of the population.