Egypt, Arab Republic of Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Egypt, Arab Republic of's urban population was 42.86% in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's urban population stood at 42.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.86% by 2025. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 167th globally.
Egypt’s urban population share has risen modestly over the 66‑year series, moving from a low of 37.83 % in 1960 to a peak of 43.97 % in 1986 before settling at 42.86 % in 2025, ranking 167th globally. The post‑World War II era saw rapid urbanisation driven by industrialisation and internal migration, yet the share has plateaued since the mid‑1980s, reflecting constraints in housing, infrastructure and the persistence of a large rural labour force. Compared with peers of similar rank, Egypt’s 2025 level exceeds the Maldives (42.33 %) but trails Moldova (44.08 %) and Bhutan (43.20 %). The modest decline from the 1986 peak suggests that without substantial investment in affordable urban housing, transport networks and employment‑intensive services, the urban share is likely to hover near the low‑forties, while targeted policy reforms could reignite a higher urbanisation trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 43.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 42.93% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 42.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.86% | +0.06% | #167 |
| 2024 | 42.80% | +0.09% | #51 |
| 2023 | 42.71% | +0.08% | #52 |
| 2022 | 42.63% | +0.06% | #53 |
| 2021 | 42.57% | +0.05% | #54 |
| 2020 | 42.52% | +0.04% | #54 |
| 2019 | 42.48% | +0.02% | #54 |
| 2018 | 42.46% | +0.01% | #55 |
| 2017 | 42.45% | −0.07% | #57 |
| 2016 | 42.52% | −0.08% | #58 |
| 2015 | 42.61% | −0.08% | #59 |
| 2014 | 42.68% | −0.07% | #60 |
| 2013 | 42.75% | −0.06% | #60 |
| 2012 | 42.81% | −0.05% | #61 |
| 2011 | 42.86% | −0.04% | #62 |
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 urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt, Arab Republic of's urban population was 42.86% in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's urban population peaked at 43.97% in 1986.
The lowest urban population in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 37.83% in 1960.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 167th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's urban population is projected to reach 42.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was 42.86%. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_urban-population,
title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}