Swipe through to explore the latest digital trends and statistics in Egypt. From internet adoption to social media usage, get all the essential data you need.
Digital Egypt: The Big Picture
1
116 Million
Mobile connections active in Egypt, equivalent to 99.0% of the total population.
2
96.3 Million
Internet users in Egypt, representing 81.9% of the population.
3
50.7 Million
Social media user identities, equating to 43.1% of the total population.
Population Overview
117M
Total Population
Egypt's population in January 2025
1.7%
Annual Growth
Population increased by 1.9 million
24.5
Median Age
Young demographic profile
43.4%
Urban centers house of Egypt's population
56.6%
Live in rural areas
49.5%
Female population
50.5%
Male population
Age Demographics
Egypt has a predominantly young population with over 49% under the age of 25, creating significant opportunities for digital growth.
Mobile Connectivity
116 Million
Mobile connections in Egypt, representing 99.0% of the population.
5.8% Growth
Mobile connections increased by 6.4 million between 2024-2025.
93.7% Broadband
Mobile connections using 3G, 4G, or 5G networks.
Internet Adoption Trends
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96.3 Million
Internet users in Egypt as of January 2025.
2
14.6% Growth
12 million new users added since January 2024.
3
81.9% Penetration
Percentage of population using the internet.
21.2 million
Egyptians (18.1% of the population) offline at the beginning of 2025
Internet Connection Speeds
Mobile Internet
24.17 Mbps median download speed, up 9.3% year-over-year.
Fixed Internet
76.67 Mbps median download speed, up 18.8% year-over-year.
Egypt has seen significant improvements in internet speeds, with fixed connections showing the strongest growth.
Social Media Landscape
50.7M
Social Media Users
43.1% of total population
11.7%
Annual Growth
5.3M new users since 2024
66.0%
Adult Reach
Of population aged 18+
41.5%
Female users across social platforms
58.5%
Male users across social platforms
52.7%
Social media reach of Egypt's total internet user base
YouTube in Egypt
50.7 Million
YouTube users in Egypt, reaching 43.1% of the total population.
13.4% Growth
Added 6 million users between January 2024 and January 2025.
Gender Split
45% female and 55% male among adult users.
Facebook Usage
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48.7 Million
Facebook users in Egypt, representing 41.4% of the total population.
2
7.2% Annual Growth
Added 3.25 million users between January 2024 and January 2025.
3
66.0% of Adults
Percentage of Egyptians aged 18+ using Facebook.
39.4%
Female users on Facebook
60.6%
Male users on Facebook
4.4%
Quarterly growth on Facebook
2.05 million
New users on Facebook
Instagram Engagement
20.1 Million
Instagram users in Egypt (17.1% of population)
10.5% Growth
1.9 million new users year-over-year
Gender Balance
46.9% female and 53.1% male adult users
26.3%
Adults aged 18+ in Egypt reached by Instagram
20.8%
Country's total internet user base reached by Instagram
TikTok's Rapid Rise
41.3 million
Adult users (18+) on TikTok
56.1%
Percentage of all Egyptian adults reached by TikTok
8.36 million
New users added in one year (+25.4%)
LinkedIn Professional Network
13.0 Million
LinkedIn members in Egypt, equivalent to 11.1% of the total population.
30.0% Growth
Added 3.0 million members between January 2024 and January 2025.
Gender Distribution
31.2% female and 68.8% male members.
Messenger Usage
35.4 Million
Messenger users in Egypt
30.1% Reach
Of total population
1.3% Growth
450K new users year-over-year
48.1%
Adults aged 18+ in Egypt reached by Messenger
39.9% Female
Gender distribution of female users
60.1% Male
Gender distribution of male users
Snapchat Popularity
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19.7 Million
Snapchat users in Egypt, representing 16.8% of the total population.
2
14.2% Growth
Added 2.45 million users between January 2024 and January 2025.
3
Unique Gender Balance
55.5% female and 43.1% male adult users, with some users of unknown gender.
X (Twitter) Usage
5.22 Million
X users in Egypt, reaching 4.4% of the total population.
10.7% Decline
Lost 623 thousand users between January 2024 and January 2025.
Gender Skew
26.3% female and 73.7% male adult users.
5.4%
X reaches just 5.4% of Egypt's internet users
4.9% Decline
Quarterly decline in user base (267 thousand users)
Platform Comparison
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YouTube & Facebook
Dominate with 50.7M and 48.7M users respectively, reaching over 40% of the population.
2
TikTok & Messenger
Strong middle tier with 41.3M and 35.4M users, showing rapid growth especially for TikTok.
3
Instagram & Snapchat
Solid presence with 20.1M and 19.7M users, appealing to younger demographics.
4
LinkedIn & X
Niche platforms with 13.0M and 5.22M users, serving professional and news interests.
Key Takeaways for 2025
81.9%
Internet penetration
50.7 million
Social media users
Emerging Market
Significant opportunities
Young Digital Population
Population & Age
With a median age of 24.5, Egypt's 117.3 million population is predominantly young.
Social Media Growth
11.5 million new social media accounts in 2024.
Platform Engagement
Highest engagement on TikTok (+25.4% growth) and Snapchat (55.5% female users).
Strong Connectivity
Internet Adoption
Reached 81.9% (96.2 million users) with 99.0% mobile connectivity (116.2 million connections).
Average Speeds
Improved dramatically: fixed connections up 18.8% to 45.57 Mbps and mobile speeds up 17.3% to 26.94 Mbps.
Platform Dominance Shift
YouTube (50.7M) and Facebook (48.7M)
Lead with 43% population reach.
TikTok
Shows explosive growth with 8.36 million new users (+25.4%).