Egypt Population Pyramid (2026)
Egypt has a population of 120,101,176 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 13th-largest population in the world and 1.45% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 31.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 5.4%, with 101.9 males for every 100 females.
Egypt Demographics
Egypt has 120.1 million people in 2026, up 246.9% from 34.6 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 1,786,874 (UN projection for 2026).
Under-15 share 31.1% — the 64th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 24.7 — the 66th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Z — 27.9% (33,531,052)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Egypt has 101.9 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 1,157,374 (1.0% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:60,629,275
- Percentage:50.5%
Female Statistics
- Population:59,471,901
- Percentage:49.5%
- Ratio Format:1:0.981
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Egypt indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 2,459,317 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,347,231 | 21.2 | 2.75 | estimate |
| 2022 | 2,375,206 | 21.1 | 2.75 | estimate |
| 2023 | 2,405,717 | 21.0 | 2.75 | estimate |
| 2024 | 2,437,410 | 20.9 | 2.74 | projection |
| 2025 | 2,450,027 | 20.7 | 2.71 | projection |
| 2026 | 2,459,317 | 20.5 | 2.68 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (2,459,317 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Egypt's median age is 24.7 years
Half the population is younger than 24.7 years, half is older — indicating a very young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 11,905,634 | 9.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 12,278,882 | 10.2% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 13,163,107 | 11.0% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 11,335,246 | 9.4% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 10,033,243 | 8.4% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 9,283,276 | 7.7% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 8,647,726 | 7.2% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 8,601,827 | 7.2% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 7,786,318 | 6.5% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 6,612,872 | 5.5% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 5,513,211 | 4.6% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 4,623,262 | 3.8% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 3,796,336 | 3.2% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 2,878,659 | 2.4% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 1,945,667 | 1.6% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 1,083,395 | 0.9% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 442,709 | 0.4% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 136,383 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 30,236 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 3,047 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 139 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.68 children per woman and 20.5 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (5.6). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Egypt Total Fertility Rate: 2.68 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.75 | 21.2 | |
| 2022 | 2.75 | 21.1 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | 2.75 | 21.0 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 2.74 | 20.9 | ↓0.01 |
| 2025 | 2.71 | 20.7 | ↓0.03 |
| 2026 | 2.68 | 20.5 | ↓0.03 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.59
Egypt's total fertility rate is 2.68 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Egypt ranks 61 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −62.0% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Egypt's population has increased by 467.9%.
The median age has increased from 19.5 in 1950 to 24.7 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Egypt's Demographics
Egypt has an expansive population pyramid — a broad base of children that narrows steadily toward older ages.
Children under 15 make up 31.1% of the population and people aged 65 and over 5.4%.
The largest five-year age band is 10–14, at 11.0% of the population, compared with 9.9% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Egypt's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 61.6% in 2016 to 63.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 57.5).
Fertility Transition Stage
Egypt is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.68 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Egypt's median age changed by +1.7 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 120,101,176 |
| Male Population | 60,629,275(50.5%) |
| Female Population | 59,471,901(49.5%) |
| Median Age | 24.7 years |
| Sex Ratio | 101.9 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 37,347,623(31.1%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 76,233,318(63.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 6,520,235(5.4%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 57.5 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 49.0 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 8.6 |
| Pyramid Type | Expansive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Egypt
How long the average person in Egypt is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Egypt is projected to grow to 161.6 million people by 2050 (+34.6% from 2026).
The median age rises from 24.7 in 2026 to 31.0 by 2050.
Egypt's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 26.9%, growing from 34.6 million in 1970 to 44.0 million by 1980.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 34.6M to 44.0M
- • Growth rate of 26.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 18.1 to 18.2 years (+0.1y)
- • 65+ share changed by +0.1 points; under-15 share by −0.2 points
How Does Egypt Compare to Its Neighbors?
Egypt has a younger population than Libya, Algeria, Morocco. Egypt has an older population than Sudan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Egypt
How does Egypt rank globally by population?
Egypt ranks 13th in the world by population with 120.1 million people as of 2026, representing 1.45% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Egypt's age structure reveal about its development?
Egypt's age structure — 31.1% under 15, 63.5% working-age (15–64) and 5.4% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with an expansive population pyramid. The median age is 24.7 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Egypt?
Egypt has 57.5 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Egypt experiencing a demographic dividend?
Egypt is in its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 61.6% in 2016 to 63.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 57.5). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Egypt's population?
Egypt has more males than females, with 101.9 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Egypt Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/egypt
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