🇪🇬 Egypt Inflation Calculator – Historical CPI Rates (1960–2026)
See how prices in Egypt have changed since 1960, based on World Bank CPI data.
Between 1960 and 2024, prices in Egypt rose 51,511.2%, an average annual rate of 10.25%. £100 in 1960 would need to be £51,611.17 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power.
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Value Over Time
Egypt Inflation: Year by Year
| Year | CPI | £100 → | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.21 | £100.00 | - |
| 1961 | 1.22 | £100.69 | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 1.18 | £97.67 | -3.0% |
| 1963 | 1.19 | £98.40 | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 1.23 | £102.00 | +3.7% |
| 1965 | 1.42 | £117.14 | +14.8% |
| 1966 | 1.54 | £127.72 | +9.0% |
| 1967 | 1.55 | £128.62 | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 1.53 | £126.46 | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 1.58 | £130.78 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 1.64 | £135.70 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 1.69 | £139.96 | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 1.73 | £142.90 | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 1.82 | £150.21 | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 2.00 | £165.26 | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 2.19 | £181.24 | +9.7% |
| 1976 | 2.42 | £199.94 | +10.3% |
| 1977 | 2.72 | £225.40 | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 3.03 | £250.37 | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 3.33 | £275.17 | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 4.02 | £332.46 | +20.8% |
| 1981 | 4.43 | £366.76 | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 5.09 | £421.12 | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 5.91 | £488.84 | +16.1% |
| 1984 | 6.92 | £572.12 | +17.0% |
| 1985 | 7.75 | £641.38 | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 9.60 | £794.44 | +23.9% |
| 1987 | 11.49 | £950.89 | +19.7% |
| 1988 | 13.52 | £1,118.86 | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 16.40 | £1,356.75 | +21.3% |
| 1990 | 19.15 | £1,584.09 | +16.8% |
| 1991 | 22.93 | £1,896.92 | +19.7% |
| 1992 | 26.06 | £2,155.61 | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 29.21 | £2,416.22 | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 31.59 | £2,613.25 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 36.56 | £3,024.63 | +15.7% |
| 1996 | 39.19 | £3,242.01 | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 41.00 | £3,391.97 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 42.59 | £3,523.33 | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 43.90 | £3,631.83 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 45.08 | £3,729.30 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 46.10 | £3,813.95 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 47.36 | £3,918.35 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 49.50 | £4,094.98 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 55.08 | £4,556.51 | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 57.76 | £4,778.38 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 62.17 | £5,143.67 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 67.97 | £5,623.00 | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 80.42 | £6,652.96 | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 89.88 | £7,435.58 | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | £8,273.21 | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 110.06 | £9,105.90 | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 117.89 | £9,753.49 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 129.06 | £10,677.12 | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 142.05 | £11,752.33 | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 156.78 | £12,971.10 | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 178.44 | £14,762.88 | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 231.09 | £19,118.90 | +29.5% |
| 2018 | 264.38 | £21,872.30 | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 288.57 | £23,874.23 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 303.13 | £25,078.67 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 318.94 | £26,386.28 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 363.25 | £30,052.83 | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 486.34 | £40,236.17 | +33.9% |
| 2024 | 623.83 | £51,611.17 | +28.3% |
World Bank CPI data for Egypt is available from 1960 to 2024.
Quick Reference: value today
What 1960 amounts in Egypt are worth in 2024:
| 1960 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| £1 | £516.11 |
| £10 | £5,161.12 |
| £100 | £51,611 |
| £1,000 | £516,112 |
| £10,000 | £5,161,117 |
Inflation by Decade in Egypt
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +30.8% | 3.03% |
| 1970–1979 | +102.8% | 8.17% |
| 1980–1989 | +308.1% | 16.91% |
| 1990–1999 | +129.3% | 9.66% |
| 2000–2009 | +99.4% | 7.97% |
| 2010–2019 | +188.6% | 12.50% |
| 2020–2024 | +105.8% | 19.77% |
The sharpest price increase in Egypt came in 2023, when annual inflation reached 33.9%.
The lowest annual change was -3.0% in 1962.
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Understanding Inflation in Egypt
This calculator uses official data from the World Bank (CPI - Consumer Price Index) to calculate the purchasing power of your money over time.
What is the CPI?
The CPI measures the average change in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.
A Real Example from Egypt
For instance, £1,000 in Egypt in 1960 would need to be worth about £516,112 in 2024 to keep the same purchasing power — a cumulative change of 51,511.2% over 64 years.
Why is it Important?
- Financial Planning: Compare salaries and investments
- Investment Decisions: Evaluate real returns
- Historical Analysis: Understand past money values
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the inflation rate in Egypt in 2024?
The annual inflation rate in Egypt in 2024 was 28.27%, according to World Bank CPI data.
How much has Egypt inflation been since 1960?
Cumulative inflation in Egypt from 1960 to 2024 was 51511.17% (10.25%/year average).