Bank Borrowers Statistics in Egypt (2026)
Egypt recorded commercial bank borrowers of 115.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 110.6 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 115.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Egypt ranks #8 of 12 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #65 of 101 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 115.7 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Borrowers in Egypt as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +4.6% (2023)
- Up from 110.6 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 115.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2005–2023
- +6.4% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 37.7 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 115.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2005)
- 37.7 per 1,000 adults (2005)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 37.7 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 115.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2019)
- 116.5 per 1,000 adults (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 115.7 per 1,000 adults.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #8 of 12 (2023)
- Egypt ranks 8 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #65 of 101 (2023)
- Egypt ranks 65 of 101 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 209.4 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Egypt (115.7 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 209.4 per 1,000 adults across the 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 122 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.8%); not an official figure.
- Number of borrowers from commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 132.9 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Egypt (2024)
- 74.6% (2024)
- 74.6% of the population in Egypt used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 116.5 million (2024)
- Egypt had a population of 116.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2005–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 111 | −1.8% |
| 2021 | 113 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 117 | −0.0% |
| 2019 | 117 | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 110 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 97.7 | −4.5% |
| 2016 | 102 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 96.1 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 95 | −5.8% |
| 2013 | 101 | +35.7% |
| 2012 | 74.3 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 74 | −1.1% |
| 2010 | 74.8 | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 66.8 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 65.4 | +30.3% |
| 2007 | 50.2 | +37.9% |
| 2006 | 36.4 | −3.4% |
| 2005 | 37.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank borrowers in Egypt?
Commercial bank borrowers in Egypt stood at 115.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
When did bank borrowers in Egypt peak?
The highest value in the available series was 116.5 per 1,000 adults in 2019; the latest (2023) value is 115.7 per 1,000 adults.
How recent is the bank borrowers data for Egypt?
The most recent observation is from 2023. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2023 is the latest available year for Egypt.
Where does the bank borrowers data for Egypt come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FB.CBK.BRWR.P3). The latest observation for Egypt is from 2023; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank borrowers in Egypt changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 37.7 per 1,000 adults in 2005 to 115.7 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.BRWR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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