Egypt: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 6 percent as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 6.2 percent. Historically, the average for Egypt from Q3 2013 to Q1 2026 is 9.31 percent. The minimum of 6 percent was recorded in Q1 2026, while the maximum of 13.4 percent was reached in Q3 2013.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Ministry of Planning and Economic Development of Egypt
| Recent values | Egypt: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 6 |
| 2025 Q4 | 6.2 |
| 2025 Q3 | 6.4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 6.1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 6.3 |
| 2024 Q4 | 6.4 |
| 2024 Q3 | 6.7 |
| 2024 Q2 | 6.5 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 36.11 | 2025 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 6.78 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 15.31 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 4.56 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 18.29 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 44.57 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 20.64 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 18.45 | 2025 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 70.51 | 2025 | percent |
| Self-employment | 26.09 | 2023 | percent |
| Informal employment | 66.70 | 2020 | percent |
| Employment | 33.29 | Q1/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 6.00 | Q1/2026 | percent |