Population of Egypt

As of July 2026, the population of Egypt is 118.1 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 million in the last year, representing a growth of 1.53%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 23.3 years in 2016 to 24.7 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 72.5 years and population density is 118.6 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Egypt peaked in 1983, reaching around 2.76% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.51% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2.26 million in 2013 to nearly 1.78 million in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Egypt, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 69 years in 2006 to 72.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Egypt

Egypt has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Cairo, with approximately 9.6 million inhabitants. It is followed by Alexandria with 5.3 million and Giza with 4.4 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Egypt: