Egypt’s population hits 99 million – CAPMAS

Egypt’s state-run statics agency CAPMAS’ population clock on Sunday showed the country’s population reaching 99 million.

Cairo Governorate recorded the highest number of people reaching 9.8 million followed by Giza with a population of 8.9 million then Sharqiya 7.4 million and Qaliyubia 5.8 million, as shown by the population clock.

South Sinai registered the lowest number of inhabitants, 107.460, while North Sinai recorded 450.52, Matrouh 467.34 and Port Said 768.75.

Source: Ahram Online