Egypt’s population hit 108 million, according to figures released by the state-owned Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Egypt, the most populous Arab nation © Mena Today
Egypt’s population hit 108 million, according to figures released by the state-owned Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
The new milestone comes less than a year after the country crossed the 107 million mark on November 2, 2024, based on CAPMAS’s population clock, which is directly linked to the Ministry of Health and Population’s birth and death registration system.
Over the past cycle, Egypt added one million people in 287 days—around nine months and 17 days. While still significant, this pace reflects a noticeable slowdown in population growth.
By comparison, the previous million was added in 268 days, and the one before that in 250 days. CAPMAS attributes this trend to a decline in average daily births, which dropped to 5,165 births per day in the most recent period, compared to 5,385 in the preceding cycle and 5,599 in the one before.
Egypt, the most populous Arab nation, has long grappled with rapid population growth and its impact on infrastructure, public services, and the economy.
The latest data suggests that ongoing government efforts to address the issue—through awareness campaigns, family planning initiatives, and policy interventions—may be beginning to yield results, though the population continues to rise steadily.
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