What share of Egypt's population lives in Alexandria?

That is about 5.0% of Egypt's 2017 population as estimated by the World Bank (103.70 million).

Alexandria: population and official figures

Population (urban agglomeration)

5,163,750

18 April 2017

What is the population of Alexandria?

Alexandria had 5,163,750 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 18 April 2017, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How does Alexandria rank among cities in Egypt?

Of the 4 cities the UN table lists for Egypt (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 2nd largest.

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

How many women and men live in Alexandria?

Women and girls made up 48.6% of residents (2,508,926 female, 2,654,824 male).

Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copy

Who runs Alexandria?

In Egypt, cities and towns are run by districts: Heads appointed by the governor; local executive councils of ministry officials. Local administration and services.

How local power works in Egypt

Cities of a similar size in Egypt

Cairo 9,539,673
Port Said 749,371
Suez 728,180

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Sources

United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)

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