The number of unemployed persons in Egypt decreased to 2.13 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 2152 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Egypt averaged 2635.56 Thousand from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3695.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 2014 and a record low of 2.13 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. source: CAPMAS, Egypt



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 33287.00 32677.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Minimum Wages 7000.00 7000.00 EGP/Month Jan 2026
Population 108.50 107.20 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2.13 2152.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.00 6.20 percent Mar 2026


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
2.13 2152.00 3695.00 2.13 2003 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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