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Egyptian Scorecard

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Egypt is a transcontinental country spanning Northeast Africa and the Sinai Peninsula in Asia, famed for its ancient civilization and iconic monuments along the Nile River. It has a population of 114.5 million, a population growth rate of 1.69%, and a median age of 24.03 years.

Its history includes the Pharaonic era, Greco-Roman influence, and centuries of Islamic culture, each contributing to a legacy of monumental architecture and scholarly achievements.

Today, Egypt is a cultural and economic hub in the region, balancing its ancient heritage with modern advancements in tourism, industry, and education.

Its capital city is Cairo.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Egypt improved by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Egypt improved by 1.9% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Egypt worsened by 143.7% from 2022 to 2023

General Government Debt in Egypt worsened by 8.4% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Egypt worsened by 1.3% from 2017 to 2019

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Egypt improved by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Egypt improved by 3.6% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Egypt, Arab Rep. improved by 20.3% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Egypt, Arab Rep. worsened by 4.6% from 2022 to 2023

Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Egypt, Arab Rep. improved by 4.9% from 2021 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Egypt improved by 16.7% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Egypt worsened by 10.3% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Egypt improved by 13.0% from 2016 to 2017

Government Effectiveness in Egypt improved by 46.6% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Egypt improved by 11.2% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Egypt improved by 30.8% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Egypt improved by 4.9% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Egypt improved by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Egypt, Arab Rep. improved by 19.0% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Egypt, Arab Rep. worsened by 9.0% from 2020 to 2021