General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Egypt
Egypt: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Egypt, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in 2025.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Egypt peaked at 8.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1969 and was at its lowest, 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Egypt ranks 88th of 176 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Egypt, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 5.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1962 | 6.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1963 | 7.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.2% |
| 1964 | 8.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 1965 | 8.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1966 | 8.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 7.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1968 | 8.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 8.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 7.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.9% |
| 1971 | 7.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 7.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 7.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 7.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 8.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 6.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 1977 | 6.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 6.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1979 | 5.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1980 | 4.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 1981 | 4.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 3.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.8% |
| 1983 | 3.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 3.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 3.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 1986 | 3.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 3.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.9% |
| 1989 | 3.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 3.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 4.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.6% |
| 1992 | 4.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 3.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 3.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 3.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1996 | 3.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 2.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1998 | 2.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 2.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 2.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 2.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 3.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 3.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 3.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 3.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 2.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 2007 | 2.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 2008 | 1.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 1.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2011 | 1.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 1.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 1.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 1.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.2% |
| 2018 | 1.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.5% |
| 2020 | 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 1.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 1.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 2024 | 1.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 30% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9306 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 85 Maldives 1.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 Morocco 1.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Mexico 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Nicaragua 1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Denmark 1.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 91 Turkmenistan 1.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 8.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Egypt?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Egypt was 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 8.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1969.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Egypt rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Egypt ranks 88th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.