Egypt Population Live (2026)
The live population of Egypt, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the largest countries on Earth.
Egypt has an estimated population of about 105.9 million people in 2026 — 1.28% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 14th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Egypt's latest birth rate (22.5 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6 per 1,000).
Is the population of Egypt growing?
Yes. Around 6,529 babies are born in Egypt every day — about 272 an hour — while around 1,741 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 4,788 people a day, or about 1.7 million a year: a growth rate of 1.65% before migration. If that rate held steady, it would take about 42 years for the population to double — though in most countries growth slows over time as families get smaller.
A birth rate of 22.5 per 1,000 people is well above the world average of about 16.9, which means a large share of the population is made up of children and young adults. It ranks 13th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Egypt's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Egypt
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 4.5 | 1.2 | 3.3 |
| Per hour | 272 | 73 | 199 |
| Per day | 6,529 | 1,741 | 4,788 |
| Per week | 45,703 | 12,187 | 33,515 |
| Per year | 2,383,076 | 635,487 | 1,747,589 |
How crowded is Egypt?
With about 105.9 million people living on 1,002,450 km², Egypt has roughly 105.7 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (33rd of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Egypt
A baby born in Egypt today can expect to live about 72.4 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (54th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $3,637 per person (55th of 72), Egypt is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Egypt at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 105,914,499 | 14 |
| Births per day | 6,529 | 12 |
| Deaths per day | 1,741 | 19 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 22.5 | 13 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6 | 54 |
| Natural growth rate | 1.65% / year | 14 |
| Life expectancy | 72.4 years | 54 |
| Population density | 105.7 / km² | 33 |
| GDP per person | $3,637 | 55 |
| Area | 1,002,450 km² | — |
| Capital | Cairo | — |
| Languages | Arabic | — |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound (£) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Egypt's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Egypt's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Egypt in 2026?
The population of Egypt in 2026 is estimated at about 105.9 million people, which is around 1.28% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Egypt every day?
About 6,529 babies are born in Egypt every day — roughly 272 per hour, or 2.4 million per year — based on a birth rate of 22.5 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Egypt every day?
About 1,741 people die in Egypt every day — roughly 73 per hour, or 635,487 per year — based on a death rate of 6 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Egypt growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 4,788 people a day, a natural growth rate of 1.65% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Egypt?
Life expectancy at birth in Egypt is about 72.4 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Egypt population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Egypt's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.