Egyptian Economy Shows Recovery Momentum with 5.3% GDP Growth in First Quarter of FY2025/2026

On November 27, 2025, Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, announced that the country's quarterly GDP growth reached 5.3% during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025/2026, marking the first such growth in over three years. The accelerating momentum is supported by improvements in productive sectors and the continuation of economic and structural reforms, with a positive outlook expecting 5% growth by year-end. Private-sector investments achieved remarkable growth of 25.9%, accounting for 66% of total investments.

The Suez Canal overcame contraction, achieving 8.6% growth for the first time since December 2024, with the return of stability to the Red Sea region. Financial intermediation, insurance, electricity, wholesale trade, and construction activities continued to support growth. The Communications and Technology sector growth is driven by a clear strategy to transform from service-based to production-based, while tourism witnesses increasing growth supported by expanded investments in infrastructure and the private sector.