Share of World GDP: Egypt
Egypt's share of world gdp is currently 1.2% as of 2026. # Egypt Share of World GDP Egypt currently accounts for 1.
Current (2026)
1.2%
+1.4% y/y
Peak (2020)
1.2%
Low (1981)
0.7%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — Egypt
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Egypt
Analysis# Egypt Share of World GDP
Egypt currently accounts for 1.156% of global GDP in 2026, approaching its all-time peak of 1.187% reached in 2020. The country has experienced significant economic growth since 1980, when its share stood at just 0.665%—a 73.6% increase over four and a half decades. Despite recent fluctuations, Egypt has maintained a GDP share above 1.1% since 2018, reflecting its status as a major African economy.
The 2020 peak marked a notable high point, followed by a temporary decline in 2021 to 1.101%. Since then, Egypt's share has gradually recovered, rising from 1.133% in 2022 through 2026's projected 1.156%. This upward trajectory suggests continued economic expansion, positioning Egypt to potentially surpass its 2020 record in coming years as the country capitalizes on infrastructure investments and demographic advantages.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 1.2% | +2.14% |
| 2029 | 1.2% | +1.93% |
| 2028 | 1.2% | +1.71% |
| 2027 | 1.2% | +1.38% |
| 2026 | 1.2% | +1.40% |
| 2025 | 1.1% | +1.15% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | +0.26% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | +2.91% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -7.25% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | +16.14% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +4.07% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | +6.16% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | +0.43% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | +1.10% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | +1.11% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | +0.00% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 0.9% | -1.93% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.9% | +0.00% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | +5.30% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | +4.24% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | +1.80% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | +1.58% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | -0.12% |
| 2004 | 0.8% | -0.96% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | -0.48% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | +0.36% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | +1.09% |
| 2000 | 0.8% | +0.24% |
| 1999 | 0.8% | +2.50% |
| 1998 | 0.8% | +4.71% |
| 1997 | 0.8% | +1.86% |
| 1996 | 0.8% | +1.08% |
| 1995 | 0.7% | +0.81% |
| 1994 | 0.7% | +1.24% |
| 1993 | 0.7% | +0.97% |
| 1992 | 0.7% | -9.88% |
| 1991 | 0.8% | -0.25% |
| 1990 | 0.8% | -1.60% |
| 1989 | 0.8% | -0.61% |
| 1988 | 0.8% | -0.36% |
| 1987 | 0.8% | +0.37% |
| 1986 | 0.8% | +1.49% |
| 1985 | 0.8% | +3.59% |
| 1984 | 0.8% | +3.45% |
| 1983 | 0.8% | +6.20% |
| 1982 | 0.7% | +6.77% |
| 1981 | 0.7% | -0.15% |
| 1980 | 0.7% | — |
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