Egypt plans practical phase of 2028 census for second half of that year
Egypt’s planning minister Ahmed Rostom and CAPMAS head Akram el-Gohary reviewed preparations for the 2028 General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments. Officials said its practical phases are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028.
Event / data period: 2026-10
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The ministry said the meeting covered funding and logistical requirements and coordination with state bodies. CAPMAS plans to use digital systems and advanced technologies throughout data collection and analysis.
The minister said the census is expected to provide demographic, urban and economic indicators for national projects, population and development strategy and housing policy. No census results have been released; the report describes preparations, the planned timetable and intended uses.
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2028 census preparations
Schedule and steps reviewed by Planning and CAPMAS
| Census scope | Population, housing and establishments |
| Planned start of practical phases | Second half of 2028 |
| Preparation focus | Funding, logistics and coordination with state bodies |
| Planned collection/analysis approach | Digital systems and advanced technologies |
Methodology
This table describes preparations reported at the October 4, 2026 meeting; it gives no census results or date more precise than the second half of 2028.
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- Politics and governmentSuggested
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