Egypt is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 118 million people (UN estimate), the 13th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 13th
Egyptエジプト
Region
Northern Africa, Africa
Population
about 118 million (13th)
Area
1,002,000 km² (28th)
UN member since
October 24, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Egypt in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 118 million, the 13th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about the same as Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 1,002,000 km², the 28th largest of the 193. That is about 2.7 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 118.
Joining the United Nations
Egypt joined the United Nations on October 24, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
26 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Egypt’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Egypt on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Egypt, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 6 UN member states in Northern Africa. The one with the most people is Egypt.