19-05-2025
UNDP Report: Egypt Makes Continued Progress in Human Development with Improved Health, Education, Gender Metrics
CAIRO - 19 MAY 2025: According to the latest Global Human Development Report 2025 published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Egypt's Human Development Index (HDI) increased from 0.751 in 2022 to 0.754 in 2023. This marks continued progress in the country's social and economic development.
The report places Egypt firmly in the 'high human development' category, consistent with the previous year's classification. Although Egypt's HDI remains just below the global average of 0.756, it surpasses averages for developing nations and Arab countries, demonstrating positive strides within its regional context.
Titled 'Human and Capabilities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,' the report also explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence and digital transformations on human development worldwide, raising questions about their potential impact on the future.
Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, emphasized that the HDI improvement is a result of government initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life. Key programs include family development projects, health insurance expansion, women's empowerment efforts, and advances in the technology sector.
Preparations are underway for Egypt's 2025 national human development report, which will provide a comprehensive assessment of progress and policy recommendations, particularly in light of global economic challenges.
UNDP's Resident Representative, Alessandro Fracassetti, noted the global slowdown in human development progress, highlighting the need for policies that harness technological advances like AI to support inclusive and sustainable growth in Egypt and beyond.
Life expectancy in Egypt reached 71.6 years, with educational indicators also showing improvement — expected schooling years increased to 13.1, and mean adult schooling reached 10.1 years.
The Gender Development Index (GDI) for Egypt stands at 0.895, meaning women achieve nearly 90% of men's development level, higher than the Arab regional average but still below the global average. The Gender Inequality Index (GII) improved as well, placing Egypt ahead of both regional and global averages in addressing gender disparities.
