The number of higher education researchers in Egypt has shown a steady upward trend from 2013 to 2023, growing from 25.89 thousand FTEs to 47.13 thousand FTEs. This period exhibited varying year-on-year growth rates, from a peak of 37.37% in 2014 to a gradual decline in growth to 2.76% in 2023. The most recent five-year CAGR up to 2023 was 3.13%, indicating a consistent but modest increase.
Forecasts from 2024 onward predict this growth to continue, albeit at a slightly slower pace, with a projected five-year CAGR of 1.88% and an overall increase to 53.08 thousand FTEs by 2028. This suggests a tapering growth trend, reflecting maturity in the sector.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of government policy on higher education funding, shifts toward more digital and remote research methodologies, and increased international collaborations which could influence the growth rates and nature of research activities in Egypt.
