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Index / Economy /
   Egypt / Economy /
Figures
| GDP |
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Per capita
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$5,800 |
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Net
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$445 billion |
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Annual growth |
7.2% (2008) |
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By sector |
Agriculture 13%
Industry 39%
Services 48% |
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Annual inflation rate |
18% (2008) |
| Foreign debts |
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Compared to GDP |
87%
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Net |
US$385 billion |
| Trade |
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Balance |
-48% |
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Exports |
US$30 billion |
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Main products |
Crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals |
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Main partners |
Italy 9%; USA 7%; India 6%; Spain 6%; Syria 5%; Saudi Arabia 5%; Japan 5%, Germany 5% |
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Imports |
US$57 billion |
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Main products |
Machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels |
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Main partners |
USA 10%; China 10%; Italy 7%; Germany 7%; Saudi Arabia 5% |
| Work life |
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Official unemployment |
9% (2008) |
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Work force |
Agriculture 32%
Industry 17%
Services 51% |
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Population below poverty line |
20% (2005) |
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