Share of urban population living in slums in Egypt
Egypt: Share of urban population living in slums was 3.84 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.84
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
125th
of 214 countries
All-time high
44.6
in 2000
All-time low
3.8
in 2016
Years of data
13
2000–2024
Share of urban population living in slums in Egypt, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, share of urban population living in slums in Egypt stood at 3.84.
That represents a change of down 56.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of urban population living in slums in Egypt peaked at 44.6 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.8, in 2016.
Egypt ranks 125th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of urban population living in slums in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.6 | — |
| 2002 | 39.5 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 34.4 | -12.9% |
| 2006 | 29.3 | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 24.2 | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 19.1 | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 14 | -26.7% |
| 2014 | 8.9 | -36.4% |
| 2016 | 3.8 | -57.3% |
| 2018 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3.84 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 3.84 | +0.0% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 3.84 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 38.46, 10% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 3.84 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.03, 43% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.4 | 24.2 | 44.6 | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.92 | 3.8 | 19.1 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.83 | 3.8 | 3.84 | 3 |
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More population data for Egypt
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0535 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0962 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0535 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1102 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 160,340 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.43 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4636 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.048 (2100)
- Population density 202.82 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 11.08 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of urban population living in slums in Egypt?
- Share of urban population living in slums in Egypt was 3.84 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 44.6 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8 in 2016.
- How does Egypt rank for share of urban population living in slums?
- Egypt ranks 125th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of urban population living in slums rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of urban population living in slums. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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