Egypt Reports Smaller Budget Deficit as Growth Accelerates

Egypt’s Finance Ministry reported that the budget deficit declined as economic growth picked up in the 2025–26 fiscal year. The deficit stood at 5.8% of GDP, compared with roughly 7.2% the previous year, while the economy grew by 5.1%. For Egyptians and diaspora readers following the country’s economic performance, the figures indicate progress toward a smaller fiscal shortfall alongside stronger economic activity.

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