Ägypten BIP Veränderung zum Vorjahr

Egypt's economy grew by 5.3% in Q1 FY 2025/26, the strongest rate in over three years and well above the 3.5% a year ago, according to preliminary estimates from the planning ministry. The strong performance was attributed to ongoing economic and structural reforms that boosted key sectors like non-oil manufacturing, tourism, and telecommunications. Non-oil manufacturing activity expanded by 14.5% in Q1, with motor vehicles, chemicals, beverages, and furniture up 50%, 44%, 37%, and 34%, respectively. The communications and information technology sector advanced by 14.5%, while financial intermediation rose by 10.2%. At the same time, the tourism sector grew by 13.8%, with nearly 5.1 million tourists visiting the country. Suez Canal activity recorded positive growth of 8.6%, the first increase since Q2 2023/2024 fiscal year. By contrast, the extraction sector contracted 5.3%, reflecting a 6.6% decline in petroleum output and a 10.9% reduction in natural gas production.