Key Market Indicators
Child mortality in Egypt is set to decline by 2.9% each year, on average, from 48,550 deaths in 2021 to 41,100 in 2026. Since 1965, the death rate has decreased by 3.5% annually. Egypt ranked 25th in 2021, while the Philippines was ahead at 24th place. India, Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo trailed behind with second, third and fourth place respectively. Immunisation coverage among 12-23 month old children in Egypt is expected to remain at 95% between 2021 and 2026. The rate has remained stable since 1985. In 2021, Egypt was 71st in the rankings, with Nauru ahead at 95%. Greece, Mongolia and Latvia followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.
