Egypt is advancing eight industrial projects to maximize the value of its phosphate resources, including the first phase of the Abu Tartour phosphoric acid complex, which has investments of $650 million, Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi said.

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid inaugurated the Egypt-France Business Forum 2026 in Paris, highlighting the private sector's increased share of total investments in Egypt.

Egypt’s government debt rose to 79.7% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, from 78.3% in the same period a year earlier, according to the Institute of International Finance’s (IIF) latest Global Debt Monitor.

Egypt’s economy grew 5.1% in fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, exceeding international institutions’ forecasts, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said during a Cabinet meeting on September 3.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) expected Egypt’s headline inflation to accelerate temporarily through the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 before gradually easing toward its target range in the second half (H2) of 2027, according to the Q2 2026 Monetary Policy report.

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi discussed Afaq Mining Company's plans to expand its gold exploration activities in Egypt.

Egypt's economy recorded a growth rate of 5% during the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, up from 4.8% in the corresponding quarter of the previous FY.

Standard Chartered expects Egypt's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to reach 4.7% in 2027, supported by the gradually improving macroeconomic conditions and the continuation of economic reform efforts.

Egypt’s annual headline inflation is projected to accelerate throughout the year before gradually moving downward by the second half of 2027, averaging 17% and 13% in 2026 and 2027, respectively, according to the latest Monetary Policy Report by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Egypt’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth hit 5% in the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, versus 4.8% in Q3 of FY2024/2025, according to the preliminary results announced by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom.

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom outlined economic growth rate estimates for the coming fiscal years (FYs), with the Egyptian economy expected to record a 5.4% growth by the end of FY 2026/2027.

This factsheet provides a comprehensive picture of the new mega project, while highlighting its expected economic impact on Egypt.

Egypt’s transport and storage sector has quickly become a key driver of the country's economic growth, supporting both domestic productivity and international trade. Once viewed as just a supporting service, the sector is now a key part of Egypt's economic transformation.

Egypt is targeting a reduction in its debt-to-GDP ratio to 78% by June 2027, alongside cutting external debt by around $2 billion annually, as part of a broader strategy to improve fiscal sustainability.

Economic growth in Egypt is forecast to slow slightly at 4.0% in 2026 before accelerating to 5.0% in 2027, according to the latest Allianz Research’s Economic Outlook 2026–2027.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) expects Egypt’s economic growth to rise to 4.4% in 2026, up from 4.1% in 2025, Hapi Journal reported, citing a recent report by the bank.

Egypt’s economic growth is expected to reach between 4.9% and 5.1% in fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026 due to current regional tensions, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom highlighted.

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) expects real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to accelerate at a faster-than-previously estimated pace, with the economy forecast to expand by an average of 5.1% and 5.5% in fiscal years (FYs) 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, respectively, as per the Monetary Policy Report for Q4 2025.

Egypt’s economy grew to 5.3% in the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, marking its highest growth since Q3 FY2021/2022, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom revealed.

The current Egyptian effort to reform the fiscal system thus lies at the core of the country’s economic revamp. Over the past decades, the government has launched a series of initiatives to modernize the tax structure and broaden its portfolio, aiming to create revenue generation, investment locale, and other conducive conditions for investors. The journey has already been punctuated by waves of tax incentives.