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Egypt Population 2025 and Religious Demographics: Trends & Insights
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and the southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt is the most populous country in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Arab world & the third-most populous in Africa (after Nigeria and Ethiopia), and the fourteenth-most populous in the world.
According to the World Population Prospects by the United Nations, Egypt’s estimated population in 2025 is 116,275,464, or approximately 116 million. Meanwhile, Statistics Egypt estimates the population to be 107,373,356, which is about 107 million.
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Egypt’s population growth rate during 2023-2024 is 1.53%. Its population is 1.31% of the total world population. The total Land Area of Egypt is 995,450 sq. km (384,350 sq. mi) and the Population Density is 108 per Km2 (280 people per mi2).
| Egypt | 2025 Population |
| Total Population | 107,373,356 (107 million) |
| Global Rank | 14th |
| Share of World Pop. | 1.31% |
| Land Area | 995,450 sq. km (384,350 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 29 |
| Pop. Density | 108 person/sq. km |
| Capital City | Cairo |
| Fertility Rate* in Egypt | 3.33 |
| Infant mortality rate** in Egypt | 13.2 |
| Median Age in Egypt | 24.6 years |
| Life Expectancy in Egypt | 72.54 years |
| Urban Population of Egypt | 43.0 % |
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religious Demographics of Egypt (2025 Updated)
Islam is the majority religion in Egypt and the state religion of Egypt is Islam. Among Muslims, 85-95% are Sunni Muslims, with a small Mu’tazila, Shia Twelvers, and Ismailism communities making up the remainder.
Christianity is the second-largest religion in Egypt and the largest Christian community in the Middle East and North Africa standing at between 5% – 15% of Egypt’s population. About 95% of Egypt’s Christians are members of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria (Oriental Orthodox Church)
Religion Percentage in Egypt in 2019 is as follows
- Islam – 90.3%
- Christianity – 9.6%
- Other – 0.1%
Source: census estimates
Projection Religious Demographics (2020-2050)
| Year | Muslims | Christians | Folk Religions | Other Religions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.3% | 4.7% | <1% | <1% |
| 2030 | 95.7% | 4.3% | <1% | <1% |
| 2040 | 96.0% | 4.0% | <1% | <1% |
| 2050 | 96.3% | 3.7% | <1% | <1% |
Source: PEW research
Largest Cities in Egypt by Population
Egypt, the most populous country in the Arab world, is home to several large urban centers. Cairo, the capital and largest city, has nearly 10 million residents, followed by Alexandria and Giza. These cities serve as economic, cultural, and political hubs, contributing significantly to Egypt’s development.
| Rank | City | Governorate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo | Cairo | 9,801,536 |
| 2 | Alexandria | Alexandria | 5,362,517 |
| 3 | Giza | Giza | 4,458,135 |
| 4 | Shubra El Kheima | Qalyubia | 1,275,700 |
| 5 | Port Said | Port Said | 791,749 |
| 6 | Suez | Suez | 716,458 |
| 7 | Mansoura | Dakahlia | 632,330 |
| 8 | El Mahalla El Kubra | Gharbia | 614,202 |
| 9 | Tanta | Gharbia | 597,694 |
| 10 | Asyut | Asyut | 562,061 |
| 11 | Faiyum | Faiyum | 531,861 |
| 12 | Khusus | Qalyubia | 502,864 |
| 13 | Zagazig | Sharqia | 460,501 |
| 14 | Ismailia | Ismailia | 450,388 |
| 15 | Aswan | Aswan | 401,890 |
| 16 | 6 October | Giza | 376,302 |
| 17 | Damanhur | Beheira | 329,572 |
| 18 | New Cairo | Cairo | 319,488 |
| 19 | Damietta | Damietta | 312,863 |
| 20 | Minya | Minya | 298,021 |
Source: 2023 Census estimates
