The number of unemployed persons in Egypt increased to 2229 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025 from 2054 Thousand in the second quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Egypt averaged 2671.39 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 32498.00 31559.00 Thousand Sep 2025
Minimum Wages 7000.00 7000.00 EGP/Month Jan 2026
Population 107.20 105.90 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 2229.00 2054.00 Thousand Sep 2025
Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.10 percent Sep 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
2229.00 2054.00 3695.00 2022.00 2003 - 2025 Thousand Quarterly
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