Egypt Population
Middle East & North Africa · 13th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
120,643,546
The population of Egypt is about 120,643,546 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 120 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.45% of the world's people.
Egypt is the 13th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 1.47% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 162 million. That is 4.5 times its 1960 population of 26.9 million. Population density is 121 people per square kilometre. 43% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
120 million
Yearly change
+1.47%
World rank
13th
Share of world
1.45%
Density
121/km²
Land area
995,450 km²
Life expectancy
71.8 yrs
Births per woman
2.74
GDP per capita
$3,086
GDP
$365.3B
Population of Egypt, 1960–2050
Egypt population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 26,896,479 | — | 27 |
| 1970 | 34,623,990 | +2.40% | 35 |
| 1980 | 43,950,413 | +2.64% | 44 |
| 1990 | 58,396,618 | +2.97% | 59 |
| 2000 | 73,083,284 | +2.18% | 73 |
| 2010 | 89,196,072 | +1.94% | 90 |
| 2020 | 109,315,124 | +1.64% | 110 |
| 2024 | 116,538,258 | +1.75% | 117 |
| 2026proj. | 120,101,175 | +1.47% | 121 |
| 2030proj. | 127,139,322 | +1.41% | 128 |
| 2040proj. | 145,213,654 | +1.27% | 146 |
| 2050proj. | 161,630,192 | +0.92% | 162 |
Egypt vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1.5 times as many people as Egypt. Bangladesh is 11.3 times more densely populated.
Egypt population: questions and answers
What is the population of Egypt in 2026?
About 120,101,175 (120 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Egypt's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.47% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Egypt?
About 121 people per km², with a land area of 995,450 km².
What will the population of Egypt be in 2050?
About 162 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo.
What is the life expectancy in Egypt?
71.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.