Private Investment in Egypt Hits Five-Year High at 47.5%

Egypt’s latest fiscal data show a notable rebalancing in the country’s investment landscape: private investment rose to EGP 590.7 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, up from EGP 474.7 billion the previous year, while public investment declined to EGP 526.6 billion from approximately EGP 627.5 billion.  This shift brought the private sector’s share of total investment to 47.5%, the highest in five years, while the public share slipped under 44%. According to the Ministry of Planning, this change reflects policy priorities aimed at “creating space for the private sector” and advancing reform measures. Credit flows to the private sector also surged, with real growth in domestic credit peaking at 19.9% in February 2025, before moderating to around 7.03% in June.  The industrial sector was a major beneficiary, receiving roughly 43.22% of new credit facilities during that period. The Ministry’s 'Narrative for Economic Development' aims to push private investment’s share to 66% by 2030, up from 60% in the current plan.