Egypt's Prime Minister said at a press conference that the country's population growth since 2011 is equivalent to absorbing another country the size of Saudi Arabia, warning of severe strain on resources and infrastructure. The statement underscores Egypt's demographic challenges as its population has swelled to over 120 million.
Egypt's Prime Minister warned during a press conference on Saturday that the country's runaway population growth is reaching crisis levels. He stated that the increase since 2011 alone is equivalent to adding a population the size of Saudi Arabia, threatening to overwhelm Egypt's infrastructure and economy. Egypt's population is now estimated at over 120 million, making it the most populous Arab nation. The warning comes as Egypt faces economic pressures, including high inflation and foreign debt, and as the government seeks to implement reforms to manage the demographic burden.
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