Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Egypt’s Health and Population Ministry has confirmed a continued decline in births across the country from 2018 through 2025, according to data from its electronic birth and death registration system. Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said the trend reflects the success of national family planning and reproductive health programs, the expansion of related services, and growing public awareness of planned and responsible childbearing.
In 2025, most of Egypt’s governorates saw a decrease in births, with only nine recording modest increases ranging from 0.3% to 5% compared with 2024. The data also revealed that caesarean deliveries remained high, accounting for about 80% of total births nationwide. Some governorates, including Kafr El Sheikh, Port Said, and Gharbia, recorded rates exceeding 90%, while Matrouh and South Sinai had rates below 60%.
The ministry emphasized its ongoing efforts to reduce medically unnecessary caesarean births and improve maternal and child healthcare services. Deputy Health Minister Amr Kandil highlighted that population growth reached approximately 1.34 million people in 2025, underscoring the importance of controlling population growth to achieve Egypt’s sustainable development goals.
The government views these measures as key to balancing population dynamics with economic and social development, ensuring access to quality healthcare, and promoting awareness of responsible family planning among citizens.
