Egypt's elderly population has reached 10.2 million as of 2026, accounting for 9.3 percent of the country's total population. This represents an increase from 9.8 million, or 9.1 percent, in 2025, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The data was released on the occasion of the International Day of Elderly Persons, observed annually on October 1.
According to CAPMAS, elderly men in Egypt numbered around 5 million as of July 1, 2026, representing 8.9 percent of the total male population. Elderly women reached 5.2 million, accounting for 9.7 percent of the total female population. The International Day of Elderly Persons, designated by the UN in 1990, aims to raise awareness about the importance of caring for elderly people and protecting their rights.
The theme of this year's International Day of Elderly Persons is "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives." The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that the global population aged 60 and above will rise from 1.1 billion in 2023 to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2 billion by 2050. This trend is more pronounced in developing regions, where most elderly people live in low- and middle-income countries.
The WHO also notes that Monaco has the world's highest proportion of people aged 65 and above, at 37 percent of its population, followed by Japan at 30 percent. In Egypt, people aged 60 and above are classified as elderly, in line with the current retirement age. The Egyptian government has continued its efforts to provide care for elderly people, safeguarding their rights in health, economic, social, cultural, and recreational spheres.
The Egyptian state aims to ensure elderly people receive adequate pensions that guarantee a dignified life. It also supports their participation in public life and considers their needs when planning public facilities. Civil society organizations are encouraged to provide care and services for elderly people. Egypt's domestic population reached 109 million in May, with the country expected to become the world's 11th most populous country by 2050.
The Egyptian government has taken steps to address the needs of its growing elderly population. The country is working to provide care and services for elderly people, including adequate pensions and healthcare. The government also aims to promote the participation of elderly people in public life and to ensure their needs are considered in planning public facilities.
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) releases data on the elderly population to raise awareness about their needs and contributions to society. The data highlights the importance of caring for elderly people and protecting their rights. Key initiatives have been implemented to support elderly people, including providing adequate pensions and promoting their participation in public life.
Key points
- Egypt's elderly population has reached 10.2 million in 2026, accounting for 9.3 percent of the country's total population.
- The global population aged 60 and above is projected to rise to 1.4 billion by 2030 and 2 billion by 2050.
- The Egyptian government aims to provide care for elderly people, safeguarding their rights in health, economic, social, cultural, and recreational spheres.
