The medium-term economic and social development plan (2025/2026 – 2028/2029), presented by Minister of Planning Rania Al-Mashat and approved by both chambers of Parliament, reveals positive indicators regarding the trajectory of per capita GDP, both at constant and current prices. This reflects the robustness of economic performance in the coming phase and the continued commitment to achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030 sustainable development targets.

Per capita GDP is a key economic and social indicator used to measure individuals’ welfare and quality of life, as it reflects the average economic returns a citizen receives, serving as an approximate measure of income and living standards.

According to the plan, per capita GDP at constant prices reached about 80.5 thousand EGP in 2024/2025, rising gradually to around 82.9 thousand EGP in 2025/2026, with this upward trend expected to continue through to the end of the plan period in 2028/2029. This growth indicates the national economy’s ability to achieve real and sustainable growth rates, independent of inflation and price fluctuations.

It is important to note that an increase in per capita GDP at constant prices signals real economic growth that enhances purchasing power and improves access to essential goods and services.

At current prices, per capita GDP was about 160.6 thousand EGP in 2024/2025, rising to approximately 186.8 thousand EGP in 2025/2026, with a continued gradual increase until the end of the targeted period. While these figures reflect inflation and rising price levels, they also demonstrate the expansion of the overall economy and the increase in the nominal value of GDP, aligning with global trends in emerging economies.

The positive impact of this indicator extends beyond economic aspects to broad social and developmental dimensions. When per capita GDP improves, it enhances the state’s ability to provide education, health, and infrastructure services, expand social protection networks, reduce disparities among different groups, and attract both local and foreign investment by indicating a strong domestic market capable of consumption and growth.

The plan emphasizes that these indicators are not mere numbers but reflect the success of Egypt’s economic and developmental policies over recent years, which aim for inclusive growth ensuring fairer distribution of development returns and focusing on improving citizens’ living standards. These policies include not only raising economic growth rates but also deep structural reforms across various productive and service sectors to ensure sustainable development and strengthen economic resilience against internal and external crises.

These positive forecasts come amid the implementation of programs and reforms aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030, targeting comprehensive and sustainable development through key pillars such as enhancing the efficiency of public and private investment, increasing the contribution of productive sectors especially industry and agriculture to GDP, expanding smart and sustainable infrastructure, and promoting digital transformation and innovation as fundamental pillars for future competitiveness.

The plan also focuses on strengthening human capital through investment in education, health, and training, positively impacting productivity rates and ensuring sustainable improvement in citizens’ living standards. Additionally, the state is keen to expand social protection networks to ensure that the most vulnerable groups benefit from economic growth, helping reduce social disparities and achieve greater justice.

Furthermore, the expected increase in per capita GDP at constant prices indicates Egypt’s economy’s ability to create real added value beyond inflation, boosting investor confidence and encouraging more local and foreign investments. The continued upward trend until 2028/2029 reflects a clear vision and executable plans capable of addressing regional and international economic challenges.

This growth is not limited to increasing total GDP figures but aims to translate into real improvements in citizens’ living standards and enhance the economy’s competitiveness regionally and globally, representing an important step toward achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030 goals and building a strong, inclusive economy that meets the aspirations of future generations.