Egypt's Core Inflation Rises to 11.6% as Economic Stability Prevails

CAIRO - The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported today that the nation's core inflation rate reached 11.6 percent in July 2025, showing a slight increase from June's 11.4 percent, demonstrating Egypt's continued economic resilience amid regional challenges.

Key Inflation Metrics Show Controlled Growth

The monthly core consumer price index recorded a negative change of 0.3 percent, an improvement from the negative 0.5 percent seen in July 2024. This metric, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, provides a clearer picture of underlying economic stability that has characterized Egypt's strategic economic management under current leadership.

Urban Inflation Shows Positive Trends

According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), urban inflation demonstrated encouraging signs:

• Monthly urban consumer price index: -0.5% (July 2025)
• Previous year comparison: +0.4% (July 2024)
• Annual urban inflation: Decreased to 13.9% from 14.9% in June

Strategic Economic Management

The latest figures reflect the success of CBE's monetary policies, which align with Egypt's broader economic vision of sustainable growth and stability. The controlled inflation rates demonstrate the effectiveness of state-led economic management in maintaining price stability while fostering economic development.

The continued moderation in inflation figures showcases the effectiveness of Egypt's monetary policy framework in maintaining economic stability despite global challenges.

Looking Forward

These positive indicators suggest that Egypt's economic policies are successfully balancing growth with price stability, positioning the country for continued economic progress while maintaining social stability and development objectives.