Inflation rates by country and year

-3%6.2%15.4%24.7%33.9%
-3%6.2%15.4%24.7%33.9%
19600.3%
199213.6%
202514.1%
Source: World Bank

Data: World Bank, annual %. For information only — not financial advice.

Year2025Inflation Rate14.1%

Behind the curve

Turning points in Egypt, Arab Rep.

  1. 2008↑ Upward pressure

    The world food price crisis — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    As a large food importer with extensive subsidies, Egypt still felt the 2007–08 global food-price surge in its consumer prices.

    Central Bank of Egypt
  2. 2011↕ Mixed effects

    The 2011 Egyptian revolution — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    The 2011 revolution disrupted tourism, investment and production, weakening the pound and stoking price pressure even as demand slumped.

    Central Bank of Egypt
  3. 2016↑ Upward pressure

    The pound flotation — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    Egypt floated the pound in November 2016 as part of an IMF programme, and the resulting depreciation lifted inflation sharply through 2017.

    Central Bank of Egypt
  4. 2023↑ Upward pressure

    The pound devaluations — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)

    Repeated devaluations and higher global import costs drove Egyptian inflation to record levels in 2023.

    Central Bank of Egypt

These are selected historical influences, not a complete account of inflation. An upward-pressure event can coincide with a peak when its inflationary effect has already occurred or when other forces begin pushing inflation lower. The markers show the years in which events occurred, although their effects may extend into later years.

What is the inflation in Egypt, Arab Rep.?

The annual inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Rep. was 14.1% in 2025, the most recent year in the World Bank dataset. That means prices rose 14.1% on average compared with the year before. Use the chart above to explore Egypt, Arab Rep.'s full inflation history from 1960 to 2025, and to compare it with any other country.

How inflation in Egypt, Arab Rep. has changed

Inflation in Egypt, Arab Rep. peaked at 33.9% in 2023 and reached its lowest point at -3.0% in 1962. Averaged across the 66 years of available data (1960–2025), the rate has been 10.4% per year.

Frequently asked questions about inflation in Egypt, Arab Rep.

What is the current inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Rep.?

The latest available annual figure is 14.1% in 2025, from the World Bank. Because the figures are reported annually, they may not reflect the most recent monthly reading published by Egypt, Arab Rep.'s statistical office.

What was the highest inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Rep.?

The highest annual inflation rate on record is 33.9%, reached in 2023.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Egypt, Arab Rep.?

The lowest annual inflation rate on record is -3.0%, recorded in 1962.

Where does the inflation data for Egypt, Arab Rep. come from?

All figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (indicator FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG), which report annual consumer price inflation for more than 200 countries and territories from 1960 onward.