What is the Population of Egypt?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Egypt has a population of approximately 107,271,260 people, making it the 15th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.34% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,002,450 km², the population density is roughly 107 people per km².
| Population | 107,271,260 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 15th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.34% |
| Area | 1,002,450 km² |
| Population density | 107 / km² |
| Demonym | Egyptian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 15th |
| Philippines | 114,123,600 | 12th |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 13th |
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 14th |
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 16th |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 17th |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 18th |
Egypt compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | 10,134,800 | 21,937 |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 1,759,540 |
| Palestine | 5,483,450 | 6,220 |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 1,886,068 |
Egypt in context
- Egypt covers 1,002,450 km², making it the 29th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
- With 107,271,260 people, Egypt holds about 40.9% of the population of Northern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Egypt is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Egypt — FAQ
What is the population of Egypt?
The population of Egypt is approximately 107,271,260 (107.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Egypt in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Egypt at approximately 107,271,260 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Egypt is the 15th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Egypt?
Approximately 107,271,260 people live in Egypt, making it the 15th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Egypt rank by population?
Egypt is the 15th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.34%.
What is the population density of Egypt?
Egypt has a population density of roughly 107 people per km², based on a land area of 1,002,450 km².
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