spot_imgspot_img
Friday, January 17, 2025

EGYPT POPULATION GROWTH CONTINUES SLOWING TO 1.4%, GOVERNMENT SAYS

Date:

CAIRO, (REUTERS) – Population growth in Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous country, slowed to 1.4% in 2023, its lowest rate in decades, the planning ministry said on Thursday.

The need to limit population growth is a favourite theme of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who blames a recent high birth rate for straining services and the government budget.

The current population stands at just over 106 million, according to Egypt’s official statistics agency.

About 60% of citizens are estimated to live below or close to the poverty line in a country burdened by water scarcity, lack of job opportunities and overcrowded schools and hospitals.

According to World Bank figures dating back to 1961, population growth in Egypt peaked at 2.8% in 1984-85 before declining to 1.9% in 2006 then surging again to 2.3% in 2014.

Since then it has steadily declined, reaching 1.6% in 2022, the data showed.

About 60% of citizens are estimated to live below or close to the poverty line in a country burdened by water scarcity, lack of job opportunities and overcrowded schools and hospitals.

According to World Bank figures dating back to 1961, population growth in Egypt peaked at 2.8% in 1984-85 before declining to 1.9% in 2006 then surging again to 2.3% in 2014.

Since then it has steadily declined, reaching 1.6% in 2022, the data showed.

Sisi has launched a series of mega-projects that he says provide jobs and infrastructure for a growing population, but that critics say divert resources and weigh on Egypt’s debt burden.

In 2019, Egypt launched “Two Is Enough”, a family-planning campaign aiming to challenge traditions of large families in rural areas.

smartnews
Smart News Liberia is an online news outlet and a product of Smart Media Group Inc. Our website, smartnewsliberia.com, covers a broad spectrum of news content. For inquiries or information, you can reach us at 0777425285 or 0886946925, or email us at smartnewsliberia@gmail.com or info@smartnewsliberia.com.

LATEST DEVELOPMENT

BOAKAI UNVEILS US$8.38 BILLION DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LIBERIA

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a major stride toward shaping...

DILLON’S APOLOGY TRIGGERS HOSTILE RESPONSE AND ACCUSATIONS OF POLITICAL HYPOCRISY

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Senator A. Darius Dillon’s recent public...

NEC CHAIRPERSON MADAM BROWNE-LANSANAH SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATING ELECTIONS LAW

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced...

IS LIBERIA’S DEMOCRACY AT RISK? A STEP BACKWARDS LOOMS

The Capitol Building fire recent reports have stirred deep...

A WAKE-UP CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM

The December 18, 2024, fire that engulfed Liberia’s Capitol...

DOES LIBERIA NEED CONSTITUTIONAL CLARITY?

The ongoing power struggle within the House of Representatives...

COMMENTARY

WHY FOLLOW A PR STRATEGY TO OVERCOME CRISES AND MAINTAIN BRAND VISIBILITY

Courtesy of Martin Blayon, an experienced Public Relations Specialist Misinformation...

THE LASTING LEGACY OF PRINCE JOHNSON’S DEATH AND THE PATH FORWARD FOR LIBERIA

By Lyndon J. Ponnie, Sr. The passing of former Liberian...

PRES. BOAKAI’S LACK OF LEADERSHIP AND LIBERIA’S POLITICAL CRISIS

-A Commentary Joseph Boakai's failure to lead has once again...

THE MASS DISMISSAL OF LIBERIAN PUBLIC SERVANTS: A TROUBLING TREND UNDER THE BOAKAI ADMINISTRATION

A Commentary by Wondah L. Jah Since assuming the presidency,...

LATEST NEWS

FINANCE MINISTER SAMUEL TWEAH ORDERED ARRESTED BY SUPREME COURT OF LIBERIA

LIBERIA – Latest report received by Smart News Liberia...

SPEAKER FONATI KOFFA’S DEFENSE OF LAWMAKERS QUESTIONED AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

MONROVIA – In a recent public statement, Cllr. Fonati...

FEAR CATCHES LIBERIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON ESTABLIAHMENT OF WAR CRIMES COURT

Former Liberia warlord Prince Johnson LIBERIA – It appears that...

CONTROVERSY SURROUNDS PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S DELEGATION TO US-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Critics of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai...

Share post:

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

OPINION

HOR IN UPROAR AS EMBATTLED SPEAKER KOFFA’S INFLUENCE EXPOSES GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES

By Socrates Smythe Saywon, Sr. Liberia’s political scene is currently...

LIBERIANS ARE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UP AND CDC

  An Opinion By Grace RK Guar Every six...

AMERICA’S NEGLECT OF LIBERIA: A CALL FOR CHANGE

An Opinion By Bishop Dr. Rudolph Q. Kwanue, Sr A...

AMID AN UNENDING WAR AGAINST POVERTY, INJUSTICES – HAS THE PROGRESSIVE STRUGGLE BECOME LOST IN TRANSLATION?

A Patriot's Diary With Ekena Wesley What manner of Liberian progressives...

HAS PRESIDENT BOAKAI’S GOVERNMENT BEGUN BEARING GOOD FRUITS? (PART1)

By Jacob N.B. Parley Following a careful reflection, I have...

THE GALLERY

spot_imgspot_img

MORE ARTICLES

spot_imgspot_img

MORE NEWS

LATEST DEVELOPMENT NEWS

LATEST CRIME NEWS

Share via
Copy link