Egypt GDP Per Capita (2026)
Egypt has one of Africa and the Middle East’s largest economies, supported by services, construction, manufacturing, energy, tourism, agriculture, trade, and activity connected to the Suez Canal. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how this large national economy compares with the country’s substantial population. Explore Egypt’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,904
Est. in USD
World Rank
#135
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+15.5%
+$525
Africa Rank
#16
Out of 54 countries
1. Egypt GDP Per Capita in 2026
Egypt’s GDP per capita measures economic output generated for each resident and provides a population-adjusted perspective on national performance. Services, tourism, industry, construction, energy, and agriculture all contribute to the economy. Because Egypt has a large population, GDP per capita offers an especially useful complement to total GDP and helps make comparisons with countries of different sizes more meaningful.
2. Egypt GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Egypt GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,904 | +15.5% |
| 2025 | $3,379 | -6.0% |
| 2024 | $3,594 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | $3,744 | -18.4% |
| 2022 | $4,587 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | $4,146 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | $3,802 | +18.3% |
| 2019 | $3,214 | +18.6% |
| 2018 | $2,710 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $2,593 | -32.9% |
| 2016 | $3,862 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | $3,934 | +6.2% |
| 2014 | $3,705 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | $3,584 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $3,569 | +16.0% |
| 2011 | $3,077 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | $2,923 | +13.3% |
| 2009 | $2,579 | +13.6% |
| 2008 | $2,271 | +22.0% |
| 2007 | $1,862 | +19.1% |
| 2006 | $1,564 | +17.5% |
| 2005 | $1,331 | +11.3% |
| 2004 | $1,196 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | $1,252 | -7.6% |
| 2002 | $1,355 | -13.5% |
| 2001 | $1,566 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | $1,637 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | $1,518 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | $1,455 | +9.6% |
| 1997 | $1,327 | +9.8% |
| 1996 | $1,209 | +10.1% |
| 1995 | $1,098 | +13.3% |
| 1994 | $969 | +8.0% |
| 1993 | $897 | +8.7% |
| 1992 | $825 | -10.7% |
| 1991 | $924 | -50.6% |
| 1990 | $1,871 | -17.4% |
| 1989 | $2,266 | +22.0% |
| 1988 | $1,858 | +17.2% |
| 1987 | $1,585 | +40.0% |
| 1986 | $1,132 | +7.9% |
| 1985 | $1,049 | +13.3% |
| 1984 | $926 | +9.5% |
| 1983 | $846 | +19.0% |
| 1982 | $711 | +15.0% |
| 1981 | $618 | +6.6% |
| 1980 | $580 | — |
4. Egypt GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+15.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-5.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+1.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+149.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Egypt’s GDP per capita can be influenced by economic growth, population expansion, inflation, exchange-rate movements, investment, tourism, and changes in domestic demand. Currency movements can have a particularly noticeable effect when the indicator is expressed in U.S. dollars. Historical data helps show how output per resident has developed through different periods of reform, expansion, and economic adjustment.
5. Egypt GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Egypt
$3,904
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Egypt’s GDP per capita is approximately
18.2%
above the
Africa average
and
84.5%
below the world average.
6. Egypt GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Tunisia | $4,893 |
| #14 | Sao Tome & Principe | $4,739 |
| #15 | Djibouti | $4,421 |
| #16 | Egypt | $3,904 |
| #17 | Angola | $3,754 |
| #18 | Ghana | $3,314 |
| #19 | Ivory Coast | $3,313 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Egypt
Egypt GDP (Nominal)
$429.6 Billion
(2026)
Egypt GDP Per Capita
$3,904
(2026)
Egypt’s total GDP captures the overall size of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP shows Egypt’s importance as a large regional economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer view of economic production generated for each resident. Using both measures together gives a more balanced economic picture.
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8. Egypt GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $4,072 | +4.3% |
| 2028 | $4,441 | +9.1% |
| 2029 | $4,795 | +8.0% |
| 2030 | $5,079 | +5.9% |
Egypt GDP per capita is projected to reach $5,079 by 2030, representing a 30.1% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Egypt GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Egypt GDP per capita is estimated at $3,904 in 2026.
It ranks #135 globally and #16 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 15.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 5.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 1.1%.
It is approximately 18.2% above the Africa average.
It is approximately 84.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $5,079 by 2030, 30.1% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Egypt GDP Per Capita FAQs
Egypt GDP per capita is estimated at $3,904 in 2026.
Egypt ranks #135 globally and #16 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 15.5% compared with 2025.
Egypt GDP per capita was approximately $3,934 in 2015.
Egypt GDP per capita is approximately 18.2% above the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.