Real GDP growth is projected to range between 4.3% and 4.8% in 2026, signalling a transition from recovery-driven expansion to production-led growth. According to estimates by the Central Bank of Egypt, average annual inflation is expected to ease to around 10.5% in 2026. The industrial sector is poised to become a primary engine of growth in 2026. Fiscal policy in 2026 is characterised by a careful balancing act: containing public spending, enhancing revenue mobilisation, and sustaining growth momentum. In this context, 2026 can be described as a year of economic rebalancing for Egypt – a transition from shock absorption to sustainable growth anchored in production and investment.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 15, 2026 05:32 UTC