Egyptian People - Data for 2005

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Age dependency ratio > dependents to working-age population	0.62		[76th of 185]
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Age structure > 0-14 years	33		[89th of 226]
DEFINITION: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
SOURCE: World Development Indicators database
Age structure > 15-64 years	62.6		[138th of 226]
DEFINITION: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005
Chinese population	110		[104th of 127]
DEFINITION: Distribution of the Overseas Chinese Population
SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005
Gender development	0.628		[96th of 141]
SOURCE: University Libraries, Ohio University
Gender empowerment	0.26		[65th of 65]
DEFINITION: Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM). The GEM measures the participation of women and men in political decision-making. This index also has four indicators: female members of the Legislature, female participation in selected positions in public and private sector, female participation in academic and technical work, and estimated income. Both indexes are based on data collected by the UN and are processed to enable comparison.
SOURCE: Human Development Reports, United Nations 2002
Percentage living in rural areas.	58%		[59th of 193]
DEFINITION: Percentage of people living in rural areas. Data for 2003. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities.
SOURCE: Human Development Reports, United Nations 2002
Percentage living in urban areas	42%		[141st of 199]
DEFINITION: Percentage of people living in urban areas. Data for 2003. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities.
SOURCE: Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2003 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights. Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies
Persons per room	1.3		[18th of 60]
DEFINITION: The main data sources for housing statistics are national population and housing censuses. Internationally recommended concepts and definitions for collecting these statistics are published in the Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing
SOURCE: Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2003 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights. Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies
Projected population growth	64.26%		[56th of 141]
DEFINITION: Percentage change in projected population between 2000 and 2050 Units: Percent Change in Population Units: A threshold of 0 was applied. All countries with growth rates of 0 or below received the same score.
SOURCE: United Nations Secretariat and United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat), Compendium of Human Settlement Statistics 2001 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.01.XVII.5), Compendium of Human Settlement Statistics 1995 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.95.XVII.11) and United Nations, Compendium of Human Settlements Statistics 1983 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E/F.84.XVII.5)
Rural population	42,346,810		[12th of 193]
DEFINITION: Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population.		View time series
SOURCE: Population Reference Bureau, 2001 World Population Data Sheet, Washington, DC: PRB, 2001. via ciesin.org
Sex ratio > 15-64 years	1.02		[76th of 223]
DEFINITION: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
SOURCE: World Development Indicators database
Total Population	78,887,007		[15th of 227]
DEFINITION: Total Population, as of April 26, 2005
SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005
Total Population > Female	39,101,332		[15th of 227]
DEFINITION: Total Population - Female, as of April 26, 2005
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, International Programs Center Spanish Statistical Institute
Total Population > Male	39,785,675		[15th of 227]
DEFINITION: Total Population - Male, as of April 26, 2005
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, International Programs Center Spanish Statistical Institute
Urban population	31,686,070		[24th of 195]
DEFINITION: Urban population is the midyear population of areas defined as urban in each country and reported to the United Nations.		View time series
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, International Programs Center Spanish Statistical Institute
Urbanization	43		[136th of 204]
DEFINITION: Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities.
SOURCE: World Development Indicators database
Urbanization in 2015	45.8%		[117th of 164]
SOURCE: Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2001 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights (ESA/P/WP.173, 20 March 2002)
Women > Adult literacy rate females as a % of males	66		[122nd of 144]
DEFINITION: People - Women - Adult literacy rate: females as a % of males 2000
SOURCE: UN (United Nations). 2002. World Urbanization Prospects: The 2001 Revision. Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. New York
Women > Life expectancy females as a % of males	106		[107th of 173]
DEFINITION: People - Women - Life expectancy: females as a % of males 2002
SOURCE: UNICEF

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SOURCES: World Development Indicators database; CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005; University Libraries, Ohio University; Human Development Reports, United Nations 2002; Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2003 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights. Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies; United Nations Secretariat and United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat), Compendium of Human Settlement Statistics 2001 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.01.XVII.5), Compendium of Human Settlement Statistics 1995 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.95.XVII.11) and United Nations, Compendium of Human Settlements Statistics 1983 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E/F.84.XVII.5); Population Reference Bureau, 2001 World Population Data Sheet, Washington, DC: PRB, 2001. via ciesin.org; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, International Programs Center Spanish Statistical Institute; Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2001 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights (ESA/P/WP.173, 20 March 2002); UN (United Nations). 2002. World Urbanization Prospects: The 2001 Revision. Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. New York; UNICEF

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Tarek 7th October 2005	Why is there no mention of Egypt's 4 Nobel Prize laureats? Anwar Sadaat, Naguib Mahfouz, Ahmed Zowail and now Mohammad El-Baradei of the IAEA. Egypt does not even show on your list of countries with Nobel Prize laureats total or per capita.
Edria Murray Staff Editor 30th May 2005	In response to Heba: The net migration rate of Egypt is -0.23 migrants per 1000 population. This means there are more people leaving Egypt than arriving there. The primary reason for leaving Egypt is economic (mostly men), followed by family reasons (mostly women). Those who leave Egypt tend to be highly educated professionals, often doctors, engineers, and teachers who generally go to other arab states (such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan and Libya), North America or Europe. This trend reached a peak in the early 1980's and is currently slowing. Egypt also has a significant number of immigrants, particularly asylum seekers from Sudan who continue to arrive at a rate of over 500 individuals per month. Sudanese refugees make up 75% of all refugees in Egypt.
Edria Murray Staff Editor 30th May 2005	In response to Gordo and Emily: The population of Egypt is 74,718,797 (according to the July 2003 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.88% so the population in 2005 is likely to be around 77.5 million. Currently, Egypt has a young population, however as life expectency increases and the birth rate decreases, ths is expected to change. These changes are displayed on the age distribution pyramids for Egypt.
Ian Graham Staff Editor 29th May 2005	Emily, the estimated population of 74,718,797 from July 2003 that appears on the page with population statistics is probably the most current population figure available, since governments usually only conduct a census once every five to 10 years. If you want to make an educated guess as to what the population was in 2004, simply use the population growth rate of 1.88 percent from 2003 and do the calculations.
Thomas 2nd December 2004	Nationmaster seldom has past data - they only keep current figures (The only exception I have noticed is GDP - which is ok). The closest you'd get would be http://www.nationmaster.com/country/eg/Age_distribution
Gordo 2nd December 2004	Do you have a graph of Egypt's population growing each year?

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