MigrantoImmigrants in Egypt
1.1M foreign-born residents — the #57 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 70% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 500000 |
| Syria | 156146 |
| Palestine | 89239 |
| Somalia | 50036 |
| South Sudan | 37915 |
| China | 34659 |
| Eritrea | 32390 |
| Russia | 26357 |
| Iraq | 20517 |
| Ethiopia | 17747 |
| United Kingdom | 15793 |
| Germany | 11205 |
| Yemen | 10716 |
| Israel | 7095 |
| Italy | 4458 |
| Netherlands | 3809 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3490 |
| Indonesia | 3074 |
| Jordan | 2616 |
| Libya | 2564 |
| USA | 2512 |
| France | 2419 |
| Malaysia | 2311 |
| Comoros | 2218 |
| Poland | 1970 |
| Ukraine | 1643 |
| Nigeria | 1578 |
| Lebanon | 1572 |
| Philippines | 1485 |
| India | 1141 |
| Australia | 1077 |
| Kuwait | 1064 |
| Belgium | 982 |
| Morocco | 979 |
| Thailand | 945 |
| Sweden | 930 |
| Japan | 805 |
| Spain | 786 |
| Bangladesh | 762 |
| Canada | 690 |
| Denmark | 616 |
| Turkey | 595 |
| Tunisia | 507 |
| Afghanistan | 486 |
| Algeria | 465 |
| UAE | 432 |
| Czech Republic | 425 |
| South Korea | 352 |
| Cameroon | 327 |
| South Africa | 304 |
| Norway | 302 |
| Niger | 298 |
| Armenia | 274 |
| Burundi | 240 |
| Finland | 236 |
| Laos | 235 |
| Republic of Congo | 228 |
| Chad | 225 |
| Switzerland | 224 |
| Djibouti | 223 |
| Belarus | 221 |
| Qatar | 212 |
| Brazil | 206 |
| Senegal | 201 |
| Guinea | 200 |
| Pakistan | 186 |
| Ivory Coast | 176 |
| Singapore | 170 |
| Oman | 144 |
| Greece | 91 |
| Bahrain | 45 |
| Sierra Leone | 22 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 61%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Egypt.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 92% from 556.8K to 1.1M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Africa has shifted from 9.8% to 60.8% since 1990.
Sudan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Sudan accounts for 47% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 15%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 18% to 47%, with Sudan increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 131373 |
| 1995 | 145577 |
| 2000 | 172262 |
| 2005 | 280758 |
| 2010 | 314863 |
| 2015 | 255797 |
| 2020 | 556780 |
| 2024 | 1066563 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Sudan | Syria | Palestine | Somalia | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 4313 | 24045 | 4455 | 0 |
| 1995 | 988 | 4509 | 26002 | 10595 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7069 | 4703 | 28167 | 12795 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23331 | 4744 | 100942 | 19136 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22156 | 4406 | 100193 | 28403 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27669 | 128008 | 70034 | 7524 | 3578 |
| 2020 | 48506 | 133163 | 95129 | 47293 | 19410 |
| 2024 | 500000 | 156146 | 89239 | 50036 | 37915 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Egypt as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Egypt
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Egypt?
Around 1.1M foreign-born residents live in Egypt, making it the #57-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Egypt come from?
Most immigrants in Egypt come from Sudan, Syria and Palestine — these three countries account for about 70% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Egypt are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Egypt — that's 1.1M out of a total population of 116.5M.
How has immigration to Egypt changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Egypt has grown from 255.8K to 1.1M people, a growth of about 317%.
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