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Egypt Exports

Exports in Egypt increased to 2621 USD Million in February of 2013 from 2369.90 USD Million in January of 2013. Exports in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1957 until 2013, Egypt Exports averaged 450.69 USD Million reaching an all time high of 2991.20 USD Million in June of 2008 and a record low of 12.63 USD Million in July of 1959. In Egypt, exports account for about a quarter of GDP. The major exports are oil and other mineral products (32 percent of total exports), chemical products (12 percent), agricultural products, livestock and others fats (11 percent) and textiles (10.5 percent, mainly cotton). Other exports include: base metals (5.5 percent), machinery and electrical appliances (4.5 percent) and foodstuff, beverages and tobacco (4 percent). Major export partners are Italy, Spain, France, Saudi Arabia, India and Turkey. Others include: United States, Brazil and Argentina. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Exports.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Egypt increased to 1223200 EGP Million in 2012 from 1036000 EGP Million in 2011. Consumer Spending in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Egypt Consumer Spending averaged 305288.53 EGP Million reaching an all time high of 1223200 EGP Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 11410 EGP Million in June of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Consumer Spending.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Egypt increased to 133.80 Index Points in April of 2013 from 131.90 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Egypt is reported by the Capmas, Egypt. Historically, from 1957 until 2013, Egypt Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 27.02 Index Points reaching an all time high of 133.80 Index Points in April of 2013 and a record low of 1.20 Index Points in June of 1962. In Egypt, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Capmas, Egypt

Egypt Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Egypt increased to 22000 EGP Million in 2012 from 5400 EGP Million in 2011. Changes in Inventories in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Egypt Changes in Inventories averaged 2177.65 EGP Million reaching an all time high of 22000 EGP Million in June of 2012 and a record low of -1200 EGP Million in June of 1991. In Egypt, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Changes in Inventories.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Current Account

Egypt recorded a Current Account deficit of 2765.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Egypt Current Account averaged -253.87 USD Million reaching an all time high of 1538.90 USD Million in August of 2003 and a record low of -2765.10 USD Million in November of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Current Account.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Balance of Trade

Egypt recorded a trade deficit of 1378.10 USD Million in February of 2013. Balance of Trade in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1957 until 2013, Egypt Balance of Trade averaged -587.16 USD Million reaching an all time high of 235.50 USD Million in January of 2004 and a record low of -4805.13 USD Million in December of 1987. Egypt has been recording trade deficits since 2004, as imports have grown at a faster rate than exports, mostly due to a rise in petroleum and wheat imports. The major exports are oil and other mineral products, chemicals, agricultural products, livestock and textiles. Egypt imports mineral and chemical products, agricultural products, livestock and foodstuff, machinery and electrical equipment and base metals. Main trading partners are the European countries (38 percent of total exports and 31 percent of total imports) and the Arab countries (28 percent of exports and 13.5 percent of imports). Others include: United States, China and India. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Balance of Trade.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Egypt increased to 289549 EGP Million in April of 2013 from 280995 EGP Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Egypt Money Supply M0 averaged 148670.56 EGP Million reaching an all time high of 289549 EGP Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 68043 EGP Million in April of 2001. Egypt Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Money Supply M0.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Imports

Imports in Egypt decreased to 3999.10 USD Million in February of 2013 from 5315.10 USD Million in January of 2013. Imports in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1957 until 2013, Egypt Imports averaged 1036.40 USD Million reaching an all time high of 6497.80 USD Million in May of 2012 and a record low of 33.05 USD Million in July of 1957. Egypt imports mainly mineral and chemical products (25 percent of total imports), agricultural products, livestock and foodstuff (24 percent, mainly wheat, maize and meat), machinery and electrical equipment (15 percent) and base metals (13 percent). Other imports include raw hides, wood, paper-making products, textiles and footwear (9.5 percent), artificial resins and rubber (6 percent) and vehicles and aircraft (5.5 percent). Main import partners are Germany, Italy, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon, United States and India. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Imports.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Government Spending

Government Spending in Egypt increased to 179000 EGP Million in 2012 from 157000 EGP Million in 2011. Government Spending in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Egypt Government Spending averaged 47281.47 EGP Million reaching an all time high of 179000 EGP Million in June of 2012 and a record low of 2580 EGP Million in June of 1980. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Government Spending.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Egypt increased to 13.20 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from 13 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Unemployment Rate in Egypt is reported by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization & Statistics. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Egypt Unemployment Rate averaged 10.27 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.20 Percent in February of 2013 and a record low of 8.10 Percent in June of 1999. In Egypt, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Unemployment Rate.

source: Central Agency for Public Mobilization & Statistics

Egypt Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Egypt increased to 3600 Thousand Persons in the first quarter of 2013 from 3519 Thousand Persons in the fourth quarter of 2012. Unemployed Persons in Egypt is reported by the Capmas, Egypt. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Egypt Unemployed Persons averaged 2530.43 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 3600 Thousand Persons in February of 2013 and a record low of 2022 Thousand Persons in February of 2003. In Egypt, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Unemployed Persons.

source: Capmas, Egypt

Egypt Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Egypt increased to 1236938 EGP Million in March of 2013 from 1211317 EGP Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Egypt Money Supply M2 averaged 535501.49 EGP Million reaching an all time high of 1236938 EGP Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 161125 EGP Million in February of 1996. Egypt Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Money Supply M2.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Egypt increased to 326546 EGP Million in March of 2013 from 308786 EGP Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank Of Egypt. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Egypt Money Supply M1 averaged 116319.71 EGP Million reaching an all time high of 326546 EGP Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 33680 EGP Million in March of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Money Supply M1.

source: Central Bank Of Egypt

Egypt Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Egypt was last recorded at 9.75 percent. Interest Rate in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Egypt Interest Rate averaged 11.69 Percent reaching an all time high of 21.40 Percent in October of 1991 and a record low of 8.25 Percent in September of 2009. In Egypt, decisions on interest rates are made by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The Central Bank of Egypt official interest rate is the overnight deposit rate. The CBE is committed to achieving, over the medium term, low rates of inflation which it believes are essential for maintaining confidence and for sustaining high rates of investment and economic growth. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Interest Rate.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Egypt was recorded at 8.10 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1958 until 2013, Egypt Inflation Rate averaged 8.90 Percent reaching an all time high of 35.10 Percent in June of 1986 and a record low of -4.20 Percent in August of 1962. In Egypt, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services that are purchased by a representative sample of households from urban areas, which include Cairo, Alexandria, urban Lower Egypt, urban Upper Egypt, Canal cities and Frontier governorates. The most important categories in the headline CPI are Food and Beverages (40 percent of total weight); Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and other Fuels (18.4 percent); Medical Care (6.3 percent) and Transportation (5.7 percent). Clothing and Footwear account for 5.4 percent of total index and Education for 4.6 percent. Hotels, Cafes and Restaurants represent 4.4 percent of total weight and Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Maintenance of the Dwelling for 3.8 percent. Miscellaneous Goods and Services account for 3.7 percent, Communications 3.1 percent, Recreation and Culture 2.4 percent and Tobacco and Related Products 2.2 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Inflation Rate.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Egypt increased to 14426.40 USD Million in April of 2013 from 13424.10 USD Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Egypt Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 24540.65 USD Million reaching an all time high of 36038 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 13424.10 USD Million in March of 2013. In Egypt, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Egypt expanded 2.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Egypt GDP Growth Rate averaged 4 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.30 Percent in March of 2008 and a record low of -4.20 Percent in March of 2011. Egypt has one of the most developed and diversified economies in the Middle East. Until 2010, Egyptian economy was growing an average 5 percent a quarter as a result of several economic reforms attracting foreign investments. During that time, the economy and the living standards for majority of population improved. Yet, living conditions for the average Egyptian still remained poor and large income disparities continued to grow, leading to the public discontent. The 2011 revolution, which brought down President Hosni Mubarak regime, have caused economic slowdown as political and institutional uncertainty and rising insecurity continue to hurt tourism, manufacturing, and construction. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt GDP Growth Rate.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Egypt expanded 2.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Egypt GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 4 Percent reaching an all time high of 7.30 Percent in March of 2008 and a record low of -4.20 Percent in March of 2011. Egypt is the second largest economy in the Arab world. Services are the most important sector of the economy and account for around 47.5 percent of total GDP. The most important segments within Services are Wholesale and Retail Trade (10 percent of the output), Government (9 percent), Transportation and Communication (8 percent), Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (8 percent) and Tourism (4 percent). Industry constitutes 30 percent of the output and the largest segments within this sector are: Manufacturing (15.5 percent) and Extraction (13.5 percent). Agriculture accounts for 14.5 percent of output and Electricity, Water, Sanitation and Construction for around 7 percent. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Egypt increased to 38823.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 34719.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government External Debt in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Egypt Government External Debt averaged 30459.42 USD Million reaching an all time high of 38823.70 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 26132.50 USD Million in March of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Government External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt External Debt

External Debt in Egypt increased to 38823.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 34719.90 USD Million in the third quarter of 2012. External Debt in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Egypt External Debt averaged 30459.42 USD Million reaching an all time high of 38823.70 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 26132.50 USD Million in March of 2001. In Egypt, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt External Debt.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Egypt decreased 1.83 percent in February of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Egypt is reported by the CAPMAS. Historically, from 2004 until 2013, Egypt Industrial Production averaged 5.08 Percent reaching an all time high of 35.30 Percent in January of 2007 and a record low of -20.03 Percent in June of 2009. In Egypt, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Industrial Production in Egypt.

source: CAPMAS

Egypt Government Debt To GDP

Egypt recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 79.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 2002 until 2012, Egypt Government Debt To GDP averaged 85.50 Percent reaching an all time high of 103.30 Percent in December of 2005 and a record low of 70.20 Percent in December of 2008. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Government Debt To GDP.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Current Account to GDP

Egypt recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Egypt Current Account to GDP averaged -0.76 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.70 Percent in December of 1992 and a record low of -8.50 Percent in December of 1984. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Current Account to GDP.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt Government Budget

Egypt recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 10.80 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Egypt is reported by the Central Bank of Egypt. Historically, from 2002 until 2012, Egypt Government Budget averaged -8.90 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of -6.80 Percent of GDP in June of 2008 and a record low of -10.80 Percent of GDP in June of 2012. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Government Budget.

source: Central Bank of Egypt

Egypt GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Egypt was last recorded at 6280.99 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Egypt, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 29 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Egypt is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Egypt GDP per capita PPP averaged 3236.05 USD reaching an all time high of 6280.99 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 1147.64 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Egypt | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Egypt stands at B-. Moody's rating for Egypt sovereign debt is B2. Fitch's credit rating for Egypt is B+. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Egypt thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Egypt as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Egypt Population

The total population in Egypt was last recorded at 82.5 million people in 2011 from 27.9 million in 1960, changing 196 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Egypt is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Egypt Population averaged 52.5 Million reaching an all time high of 82.5 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 27.9 Million in December of 1960. The population of Egypt represents 1.20 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 84 people on the planet is a resident of Egypt. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt Population.

source: World Bank

Egypt GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Egypt was worth 229.53 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Egypt represents 0.37 percent of the world economy. GDP in Egypt is reported by the The World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Egypt GDP averaged 50.8 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 229.5 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 4.0 USD Billion in December of 1962. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Egypt GDP.

source: The World Bank

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