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Egypt, Arab Republic of Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

20.42% −7.85pp (-27.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #15 Global Peak 33.88% (2023) Source World Bank

Egypt, Arab Republic of Inflation Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Egypt, Arab Republic of's inflation rate stood at 20.42% in 2025, a decline of +7.85pp from 2024. The IMF projects 20.42% by 2025. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 15th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 5.26% - -
2029* IMF 5.47% - -
2028* IMF 6.72% - -
2027* IMF 9.60% - -
2026* IMF 11.79% - -
2025* IMF 20.42% - -
2025 20.42% −7.85pp #15
2024 28.27% +3.88pp #181
2023 33.88% +25.38pp #183
2022 13.90% +9.40pp #156
2021 5.21% −0.49pp #138
2020 5.04% −8.83pp #150
2019 9.15% −11.70pp #179
2018 14.40% −9.13pp #185
2017 29.51% +19.29pp #192
2016 13.81% +2.83pp #184
2015 10.37% +0.28pp #185
2014 10.07% +3.15pp #189
2013 9.47% +0.78pp #186
2012 7.11% −3.94pp #160
2011 10.06% −1.59pp #172
Show all years (1960-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 28.3% Rate 24.3% Gap -4.0pp Reserves YoY +35.8%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Egypt, Arab Republic of's inflation rate?

Egypt, Arab Republic of's inflation rate was 20.42% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 27.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Republic of?

Egypt, Arab Republic of's inflation rate peaked at 33.88% in 2023.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Republic of?

The lowest inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Republic of was -3.00% in 1962.

How does Egypt, Arab Republic of rank in inflation rate?

Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 15th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025?

Egypt, Arab Republic of's inflation rate is projected to reach 20.42% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025?

The inflation rate of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was 20.42%. This ranks 15th in the world.

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