Egypt Aims for 4.5% GDP Growth in 2025-26 with Massive LE 3.5 Trillion Investment Plan
August 29, 2025
The construction industry is set to grow by approximately 4.7% in 2025, supported by increased foreign direct investment (FDI) and government spending on renewable energy and industrial projects.
Minister Rania Al-Mashat emphasized efforts to maintain public investment levels, attract FDI, foster regional partnerships, and boost private sector participation in development.
Key economic priorities include macroeconomic stability, enhancing business competitiveness, implementing structural reforms, and transitioning towards a green economy.
Institutional construction is expected to grow by 4.2% in 2025 and continue at an average of 6.6% annually from 2026 to 2029, supported by investments in education and healthcare.
A medium-term framework covering 2025/2026 to 2028/2029 has been introduced to ensure coordinated planning between the Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of Finance.
Private investments are projected to constitute about 63% of total investments, reaching nearly LE 1.94 trillion, reflecting government efforts to stimulate private sector growth, with total investments expected to be around LE 3.5 trillion.
Egypt has set an ambitious investment target of nearly LE 3.5 trillion for 2025/26, up from LE 2.6 trillion in 2024/2025, with the investment rate expected to rise to 17.1% of GDP.
Infrastructure construction is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2025 and at an annual rate of 6.9% from 2026 to 2029, with ongoing investments in roads, railways, ports, and the construction of over 1,100 bridges by 2030.
Egypt is projecting a 4.5% real GDP growth for the fiscal year 2025-26, driven by an anticipated 17% increase in investments, with the GDP expected to reach around LE 20.4 trillion, an 18% rise from the previous year.
Construction output is forecasted to grow at an average annual rate of 7.4% from 2026 to 2029, supported by investments in housing, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure, including a goal to develop 10GW of renewable energy capacity by 2028.
Egypt’s strategic focus remains on infrastructure, private sector development, and economic reforms to sustain growth and attract foreign investment, emphasizing targeted investments across various sectors.
The energy and utilities sector is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2025 and 7.8% annually through 2029, driven by investments in renewable energy and water infrastructure.
Summary based on 3 sources
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EgyptToday • Aug 28, 2025
Egypt’s new plan projects GDP at LE 20.4 TN, investments at LE 3.5 TN
MEED • Aug 29, 2025
GlobalData forecasts Egypt construction growth | MEED
AGBI • Aug 29, 2025
Egypt banks on investment surge to increase GDP