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Egypt Unemployment Rate

Egypt's unemployment rate hit an all-time low of 6.1% in Q2 2025. This rate decreased from 6.3% in Q1 2025. Economic growth in tourism and non-oil manufacturing sectors supported this decline. Foreign direct investment also surged with Egypt attracting $47 billion in 2024, contributing to job creation. Egypt's record low unemployment rate was 6.1% in Q2 2025 and record high was 12.84% in Q2 2015.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Quarter Unemployment Rate
Q2 2025 6.1%
Q1 2025 6.3%
Q4 2024 6.4%
Q3 2024 6.7%
Q2 2024 6.5%
Q1 2024 6.7%
Q4 2023 6.9%
Q3 2023 7.1%
Q2 2023 7%
Q1 2023 7.1%
Q4 2022 7.2%
Q3 2022 7.4%
Q2 2022 7.2%
Q1 2022 7.2%
Q4 2021 7.4%
Q3 2021 7.5%
Q2 2021 7.3%
Q1 2021 7.4%
Q4 2020 7.2%
Q3 2020 7.3%
Q2 2020 9.6%
Q1 2020 7.7%
Q4 2019 8%
Q3 2019 7.8%
Q2 2019 7.5%
Q1 2019 8.1%
Q4 2018 8.9%
Q3 2018 10%
Q2 2018 9.9%
Q1 2018 10.6%
Q4 2017 11.3%
Q3 2017 11.9%
Q2 2017 12%
Q1 2017 12%
Q4 2016 12.4%
Q3 2016 12.6%
Q2 2016 12.5%
Q1 2016 12.7%
Q4 2015 12.8%
Q3 2015 12.8%
Q2 2015 12.8%
Q1 2015 12.8%
Egypt Unemployment Rate : Definition
Egypt's unemployment rate shows the percentage of the labor force that is jobless but actively seeking work. It's calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force, then multiplying by 100. The labor force includes employed and unemployed persons.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 7.2% 7.33% 2024
Female Labor Force Rate 15.07% 15.3% 2024