In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, agriculture and fishing led the employment sectors in Egypt, with 5.74 million employees, accounting for 18.5% of the country’s total employment, as per CAPMAS.
Wholesale and retail followed with 4.96 million, representing 16% of total employment. Meanwhile, transformative industries saw employment of 4.13 million, making up 13.3% of the total.