Egypt Daily News – The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has released its latest figures, and Egypt’s population continues its upward climb. As of January 2025, the country’s headcount reached 107.3 million, a jump of 12.5 million people since the 2017 census. That’s almost like adding a whole new Cairo, speaking of which, Cairo remains the most populous governorate with 10.4 million residents, followed closely by Giza at 9.7 million.
But the real eyebrow-raiser? There are now approximately 105.7 men for every 100 women in Egypt. For those keeping score, that means the oft-lamented “spinsterhood crisis” might be on the decline, although men may now face some stiff competition on the dating scene.
More Villages, More People
While the cities still bustle, Egypt remains a predominantly rural nation. Urban dwellers make up 42.8% of the population, while 57.2% reside in rural areas. And with increasing numbers comes increasing density: the national population density has risen from 92.4 people per square kilometer in 2017 to 106.8 in 2025. It’s starting to feel a little cozy.
A Youthful Nation… For Now
Egypt’s population is still quite young. Around 31.2% are under 15 years old, while only 5.9% are over 65. The dependency ratio, essentially how many non-working-age people each working-age person supports is at 59%. Translation: for every 100 working adults (aged 15–64), there are 59 others depending on them. No pressure, workforce!
Living Longer, Having Fewer Kids
Life expectancy has seen some gains, too. As of 2025, Egyptian men can expect to live to 69.4 years, while women are averaging 74.4 years. Meanwhile, fertility rates are gradually declining. Women had an average of 2.41 children in 2024, down from 2.85 in 2021.
If fertility rates continue to drop, reaching a projected 2.1 children per woman by 2032. Egypt’s population is expected to hit 117.8 million by that year. And if that trend holds, we could be looking at 130.7 million by 2042.
So yes, there are more people, more men, and more mouths to feed, but also signs of demographic shifts that could shape Egypt’s future for decades to come. For now, though, it might be wise to start thinking about bigger dinner tables.
