Gross domestic product (GDP) in Egypt
Egypt: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
18th
of 184 countries
All-time high
1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2023
All-time low
33.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1962
Years of data
62
1962–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Egypt, 1962–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp) in Egypt stood at 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Egypt peaked at 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 33.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1962.
That places Egypt 18th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Egypt, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 33.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1963 | 35.65 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 40.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 41.67 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 43.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 43.99 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 47.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.6% |
| 1969 | 51.00 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 59.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.8% |
| 1971 | 60.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 64.38 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 63.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 68.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.1% |
| 1975 | 76.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 77.16 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 82.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 88.23 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1979 | 86.98 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 89.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 104.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.7% |
| 1982 | 105.66 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 110.45 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 118.17 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 119.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 122.91 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 125.26 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 121.42 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 132.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 151.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.0% |
| 1991 | 180.47 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +18.8% |
| 1992 | 192.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 231.69 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +20.1% |
| 1994 | 260.85 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 300.09 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 362.01 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +20.6% |
| 1997 | 370.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 371.22 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 384.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 396.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 412.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 460.32 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 2003 | 472.40 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 491.34 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 518.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 561.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 648.96 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.6% |
| 2008 | 780.64 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +20.3% |
| 2009 | 844.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 969.44 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.7% |
| 2011 | 1.10 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 1.29 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 1.28 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 1.32 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 1.31 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 1.37 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 1.55 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 1.62 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 1.76 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 1.79 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 1.90 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 72.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 27.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 266.11 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 7.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.15 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 33.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 51.00 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 8 |
| 1970s | 72.90 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 59.04 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 88.23 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 114.97 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 89.14 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 132.03 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 280.61 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 151.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 384.87 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 558.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 396.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 844.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.31 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 969.44 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.62 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.85 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.76 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 15 Spain 2.19 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 16 Canada 2.17 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 19 Australia 1.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 20 Thailand 1.65 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 21 Poland 1.52 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Egypt
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 695.90 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5.88 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 15.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -66.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0423 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 130.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Egypt?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Egypt was 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.31 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1962.
- How does Egypt rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Egypt ranks 18th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.