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 current population is 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 hospitals.
In 2019, Egypt launched "Two Is Enough", a family-planning campaign aiming to challenge traditions of large families in rural areas.
Egypt is pursuing long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreements with U.S. and other foreign companies to reduce its reliance
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