As of August 9, 2024, Cairo is Egypt’s most populous governorate, with 10.35 million residents, according to data from Egypt’s CAPMAS.

Giza follows closely with 9.64 million people.

Sharkia ranks third with a population of 8.02 million, while Dakahlia has 7.13 million residents.

Behira is the fifth most populous, with 6.99 million people.

Egypt aims to cut population growth rates to about 1.64% by the end of the next FY 2025/2026.

Egypt's population is expected to hit 108 million people during the current FY, and will rise to 111.6 million people by FY 2025/2026.