Egypt aims to cut population growth rates to about 1.69% during the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024, and to 1.64% by the end of FY 2025/2026, as per a statement by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.

In recent years, Egypt has been adopting a number of economic reforms that should have been affecting the life standards of its citizens. However, the country’s population has been growing rapidly, reaching 105.5 million people according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics’ (CAPMAS) Population Clock on September 24th. Egypt's population growth rate has had a significant impact on its economy, and addressing this challenge will require a multi-faceted approach.