The number of unemployed persons in Egypt decreased to 2152 Thousand in the fourth quarter from 2229 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Egypt averaged 2665.49 Thousand from 2003 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 3695.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 2022.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 2003. source: CAPMAS, Egypt



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 32677.00 32498.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Minimum Wages 7000.00 7000.00 EGP/Month Jan 2026
Population 108.50 107.20 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2152.00 2229.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 6.20 6.40 percent Dec 2025


Egypt Unemployed Persons
In Egypt, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2152.00 2229.00 3695.00 2022.00 2003 - 2025 Thousand Quarterly
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