Egypt's inflation rate hits 16.5 percent in May 2025
Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) across the country rose to 258.4 points in May 2025, reflecting a 1.8 percent monthly increase from April.
On an annual basis, Egypt's inflation rate climbed to 16.5 percent, up from 13.5 percent the previous month, driven largely by sharp price increases in fresh food, beverages, and transportation.
Among the most impacted items were fruits, which spiked by 13.4 percent, followed by vegetables with a 2.1 percent increase, and fish and seafood up 2.4 percent. Meat and poultry rose 1.2 percent, while bottled drinks and juices climbed 1.3 percent, and ready-made meals increased 1.1 percent.
In the clothing and footwear sector, prices of ready-made clothes rose by 2.9 percent, fabrics by 1.7 percent, and footwear by 1.2 percent.
Housing-related costs also moved upward: actual rent increased 1.2 percent, maintenance and repair by 1.8 percent, electricity and gas by 2.1 percent, and water and other housing services by 0.7 percent.
Household goods showed moderate increases, with appliances up 1.2 percent, furniture by 1.4 percent, and home maintenance services by 1 percent.
Health expenses surged, with medical products and equipment up 6.9 percent, and outpatient services rising 1.2 percent.
Transport costs were among the strongest contributors to inflation, as private vehicle expenses soared 6.6 percent, vehicle purchase costs rose 0.3 percent, and public transport services increased 1.3 percent.
However, some price categories saw relief. Dairy, cheese, and eggs fell by 2.7 percent, and tobacco products dipped 0.1 percent. Small declines were also noted in household tools (0.1 percent), personal belongings (0.9 percent), and postal services (4.1 percent). Prices of audio-visual and IT equipment declined by 1.6 percent.
Despite isolated declines, the overall trend in May reflects continued inflationary pressure across essential sectors, reinforcing concerns about the cost of living.
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