Egypt, Arab Republic of Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Egypt, Arab Republic of's population density was 118.4 in 2025, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's population density stood at 118.4 in 2025, a rise of +3.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 118.4 by 2025. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 90th globally.
Egypt's population density has exhibited a significant upward trend over the past six decades, with a notable acceleration in recent years. The country's population density peaked in 2025 at 118.44 people per square kilometer, a rate comparable to that of Azerbaijan, the country with the highest density among peer nations. This sharp increase is largely attributed to the country's large population growth and relatively stable land area. In contrast, the all-time trough of 27.73 people per square kilometer in 1961 reflects a period of slower population growth. As of 2025, Egypt ranks 90th globally in terms of population density, closely trailing Sierra Leone. This trend is likely to persist, driven by continued population growth and limited land availability, unless significant urban planning and policy interventions are implemented to address the issue.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 120.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 118.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 118.4 | +3.4 | #90 |
| 2023 | 115.1 | +1.9 | #122 |
| 2022 | 113.1 | +1.7 | #123 |
| 2021 | 111.5 | +1.6 | #121 |
| 2020 | 109.8 | +1.8 | #122 |
| 2019 | 108.0 | +1.9 | #122 |
| 2018 | 106.2 | +2.0 | #118 |
| 2017 | 104.2 | +2.1 | #116 |
| 2016 | 102.1 | +2.1 | #115 |
| 2015 | 100.1 | +2.1 | #115 |
| 2014 | 98.0 | +2.2 | #114 |
| 2013 | 95.8 | +2.2 | #115 |
| 2012 | 93.6 | +2.1 | #115 |
| 2011 | 91.5 | +1.9 | #111 |
| 2010 | 89.6 | +1.7 | #111 |
Detected Pattern
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 population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt, Arab Republic of's population density was 118.4 in 2025. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's population density peaked at 118.4 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 27.7 in 1961.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 90th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's population density is projected to reach 118.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was 118.4. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_population-density,
title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}