Total Population: 78,866,635 (July 2009 est.), ranked #16 behind Ethiopia (85,237,338) and Germany (82,329,758).
Total Land and Water Area: 1,001,450 sq km, ranked #30 behind Bolivia (1,098,581sq km) and Mauritania (1,030,700 sq km).
Age Profile:
- 0-14 years: 33%
- 15-64 years: 62.7%
- 65 years and over: 4.3%
Median age is 24.8, Average life expectancy is 72.12 years, ranked #122 in world
51% Male
49% Female
Ethnic groups: Egyptian 99.6%, other 0.4% (2006 census)
Religions: Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%, Coptic 9%, other Christian 1%
Languages: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
Literacy (defined as age 15 and over can read and write): 71.4% of the total population
Per Capita Gross National Income (at current prices in US Dollars):
$6,000, ranked #134
Gross Domestic Product Contribution by Economic Sector and Top Industries:
49.2% Services
37.7% Industry
13.1% Agriculture (2005 est.)
Industries: textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures
Sources:
1) Central Intelligence Agency World Fact Book