Egypt's unemployment rate decreased to 6.4% of the total labor force in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, down 0.3% from the previous quarter.

The unemployment rate in Egypt declined to 6.5% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 from 6.7% in Q1.

Greece is set to assign temporary farming jobs to Egyptian workers this summer to address a labor shortage in its farming sector.

Egypt stands as a major labor exporter, shaping a powerhouse workforce abroad, particularly in the Arab World, North America, and Europe. In this context, Egypt has been enhancing its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, a vibrant step towards meeting the skills needed for a competitive global labor market. By developing TVET, Egypt not only addresses boosting labor exports but also confronts unemployment.

The unemployment rate in Egypt rose to 7.1% during the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, inching up by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ).

Egypt aims to provide about 800,000 new job opportunities during the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala Elsaid revealed.

In Egypt, women make up nearly half of the country’s population, playing a notable role in the state’s economy. However, women have not shown their full potential, and their efforts are not fairly reflected in the country's economic growth. Therefore, the country is working on embracing their potential and talents to be a significant economic contributor.