The number of unemployed persons in Egypt decreased to 2080 Thousand in the second quarter of 2026 from 2126 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Egypt averaged 2652.99 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 2022.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 2003. source: CAPMAS, Egypt



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 33600.00 33287.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Minimum Wages 8000.00 7000.00 EGP/Month Jul 2026
Population 108.50 107.20 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 2080.00 2126.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.80 6.00 percent Jun 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
2080.00 2126.00 3695.00 2022.00 2003 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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