How Egyptians Make a Living: Key Economic Sectors

Egypt's workforce distribution (approx.):

• Services (43%): Retail, tourism, healthcare, education, government, IT, finance.
• Agriculture (35%): Wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, vegetables; Nile-dependent.
• Manufacturing (10%): Textiles, food processing, chemicals, cement, automotive assembly.
• Other (12%): Construction, mining (phosphate, gold), transport, Suez Canal logistics.

Informal economy is large. Tourism and remittances are critical forex earners. Government aims to expand manufacturing and digital sectors.