Egypt’s economic growth accelerated to 5.3% in the first half of the current fiscal year, up from 4.4% in FY2024/2025 and 2.4% in FY2023/2024, reflecting a sustained recovery over six consecutive quarters, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said.
Speaking during a panel discussion at the closing conference of the Egypt–OECD Country Programme, Rostom said the improvement in growth underscores a shift toward a more resilient and diversified economic model.
He noted that key sectors including industry, communications, and tourism have recorded strong performance, with manufacturing, trade, and construction among the main contributors to growth.
Rostom said the resilience of the economy is supported by continued fiscal and monetary reforms, alongside efforts to expand digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and public investment governance.
He added that diversification across industry, agriculture, and services has strengthened the economy’s ability to absorb external shocks.
Looking ahead, the government aims to sustain this recovery by deepening private sector participation, boosting exports, localizing industry, and advancing digital and green transitions, while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Rostom also highlighted the role of the Egypt–OECD Country Programme, which includes 35 projects implemented with around 20 national entities, supporting institutional capacity building and evidence-based policymaking.
He said capacity-building programmes under the initiative have strengthened governance, improved data management capabilities, and enhanced transparency across institutions.