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Egypt, Arab Rep.

Arab Republic of Egypt

Population, GDP, and key facts about Egypt, Arab Rep. — updated for 2026.

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Egypt, Arab Rep. quick facts

Population
116,538,258
Area
1,001,450 km²
Population density
115 people/km²
GDP
US$ 389.1 Billion
GDP per capita
US$ 3.3K
Capital
Cairo
Currency
Egyptian pound (£, EGP)
Minimum wage
US$ 132.5/month · £ 6,000/month (2024)
Language
Arabic

Egypt, Arab Rep. at human scale

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Egypt, Arab Rep.'s war history

  • Government of EgyptvsGovernment of Israel1967–1973 · Interstate
  • Government of EgyptvsGovernment of France, Government of Israel, Government of United Kingdom1956 · Interstate
  • Government of Egypt, Government of Iraq, Government of Jordan, Government of Lebanon, Government of SyriavsGovernment of Israel1948 · Interstate
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Wars that reached at least 1,000 battle-related deaths in a year, since 1946 — not a full record of every armed conflict Egypt, Arab Rep. has had. Source: UCDP/PRIO Armed Conflict Dataset.

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Egypt, Arab Rep.'s energy mix

Fossil fuels · 87%Renewables · 13%
  • Natural gas80%
  • Oil7%
  • Hydropower6%
  • Wind4%
  • Solar3%

Share of Egypt, Arab Rep.'s own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).

Countries near Egypt, Arab Rep.

SudanAlgeriaMoroccoTunisiaLibya

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Frequently asked questions about Egypt, Arab Rep.

What is the capital of Egypt, Arab Rep.?

The capital of Egypt, Arab Rep. is Cairo.

What is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s population?

Egypt, Arab Rep. has a population of 116,538,258.

What is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s GDP per capita?

Egypt, Arab Rep.'s GDP per capita is US$ 3.3K.

What is the currency of Egypt, Arab Rep.?

The currency of Egypt, Arab Rep. is the Egyptian pound (EGP).

What is the minimum wage in Egypt, Arab Rep.?

Egypt, Arab Rep.'s statutory minimum wage is about US$ 132.5 per month (as of 2024) — £ 6,000 per month in local currency.

Is Egypt, Arab Rep. bigger than Sudan?

Sudan is about 1.9× the size of Egypt, Arab Rep. by land area.

Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.