Average hourly earnings of employees in Egypt
Egypt: Average hourly earnings of employees was 32.91 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Average hourly earnings of employees in Egypt, 2008–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average hourly earnings of employees in Egypt is 32.91, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.8% on the previous year and up 342.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average hourly earnings of employees in Egypt peaked at 32.91 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.38, in 2008.
That places Egypt 38th out of 55 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average hourly earnings of employees in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.38 | — |
| 2009 | 1.25 | +229.7% |
| 2010 | 3.9 | +211.1% |
| 2011 | 5.51 | +41.5% |
| 2012 | 6.96 | +26.3% |
| 2013 | 7.43 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 9.7 | +30.6% |
| 2016 | 11.58 | +19.4% |
| 2017 | 12.61 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 11.92 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 18.87 | +58.4% |
| 2020 | 17.37 | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 17.88 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 18.69 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 23.55 | +26.0% |
| 2024 | 32.91 | +39.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8165 | 0.38 | 1.25 | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.83 | 3.9 | 18.87 | 9 |
| 2020s | 22.08 | 17.37 | 32.91 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More work & labour data for Egypt
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0535 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0709 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0359 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3894 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 85,321 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 68,113 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 100,315 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 101,580 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 201,895 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average hourly earnings of employees in Egypt?
- Average hourly earnings of employees in Egypt was 32.91 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 32.91 in 2024.
- What is the lowest average hourly earnings of employees recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.38 in 2008.
- How does Egypt rank for average hourly earnings of employees?
- Egypt ranks 38th out of 55 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average hourly earnings of employees rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average hourly earnings of employees (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.