Egypt population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 1.466%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Al-Qahirah (Cairo)
- Official language: Arabic
- Region: Northern Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Egypt’s primary language is Egyptian Arabic, which serves as the national lingua franca. Modern Standard Arabic is used in formal settings, media, and education. Minority languages include Coptic, Nubian varieties, Siwi Berber, and Domari.
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A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
Most Egyptians live along the Nile Valley and Delta, with Cairo and Alexandria as major urban centers. Minority-language communities are concentrated in the south and western oases.
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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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