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Unemployment forecast drops to 5.8% in 2026
Indicators of the Egyptian labor market during the second quarter of 2026 show a notable improvement. The unemployment rate decreased to 5.8% compared to 6% in the first quarter, with unemployment among males falling to 3.4% and rising among females to 14.4%. The total labor force increased to approximately 35.64 million people, while employed individuals rose to 33.6 million. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed persons declined by 2.4%, reaching around 2.08 million. The agricultural sector remains the largest employer, accounting for 18.6%, along with continued strengthening of the trade, industry, and construction sectors. This reflects an ongoing improvement in Egypt's labor market conditions.
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