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Financial inclusion reaches 79 percent
Financial inclusion rates in Egypt have experienced a significant rise, reaching 79% by the end of June 2026. This means that 56.4 million citizens hold active accounts, including bank accounts, postal accounts, mobile wallet accounts, and prepaid cards, out of a total of 71.4 million citizens aged 15 and above. Additionally, the percentage of women benefiting from financial inclusion increased substantially from 19.1% in 2016 to 72.5% in June 2026, representing a growth rate of 327%. The proportion of young people aged 15-35 also grew from 36.3% in 2020 to 58% in 2026, with a growth rate of 85%. These increases reflect the success of the financial inclusion strategy for 2022-2025, which has contributed to fostering sustainable economic growth. A new national strategy (2026-2030) is currently being developed, focusing on the effective and secure use of financial services, supporting projects, and integrating the informal economy into the formal sector, based on findings from a field study conducted by the World Bank and Egyptian statistics.
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