As inflation soars and the Egyptian pound weakens, investors appear to be parking their cash in real estate, viewing property as a safe refuge against currency volatility.
The Egyptian real estate sector, valued at an estimated $21.95 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $36.92 billion by 2030, boasting a CAGR of nearly 11%.
This growth is not purely speculative; it’s built on solid numbers. Egypt’s fast-growing population (adding around 2 million people each year), aggressive urbanization plans like the New Administrative Capital (NAC), and consistent government investment in infrastructure and public-private partnerships all contribute to the sector’s expansion.
Egypt’s real estate sector is growing, and according to reports, it is driven by government policies and strategic initiatives that foster growth and sustainability.
According to The New Administrative Capital Authority (NAC), its efforts has streamlined project approvals and attracted over $45 billion in investments, while tax incentives and low-interest loans have boosted developer activity by 30% in 2024.
Urban development efforts focus on creating smart, energy-efficient cities to accommodate Egypt’s growing population, with 35% of new projects adopting green building practices.
Public-private partnerships are accelerating housing and infrastructure projects, supported by major investments in roads, public transport, and utilities. Together, these measures are transforming Egypt’s real estate landscape, increasing property value, and attracting both domestic and foreign investors.
Data from the Central Bank of Egypt shows that foreign real estate purchases surged by 186% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, reaching around $868 million, according to Invest-Gate.
This expansion is fueled by a rapidly growing population, particularly a youthful workforce entering the housing market. As millions of Egyptians form new households each year, demand for quality housing remains relentless.
Supported by major infrastructure investments and public-private partnerships, Egypt’s real estate sector is booming despite soaring inflation. With inflation over 30% and the pound sharply depreciating, property has become a prime store of value, pushing prices up more than 30% nationwide by April 2025.
Though inflation eased to 13.6% in March 2025, rising construction and import costs pushed real estate prices up 30.4% year-on-year by April. Even after inflation adjustment, prices saw real growth of 14.5%, with a 7.5% rise from January to April, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained demand.
Demand is strongest in East Cairo, the North Coast, and emerging cities like the New Administrative Capital, where luxury apartments fetch record prices.
Foreign investors, especially from the Gulf Cooperation Council, are fuelling this surge, with purchases jumping 186% to $868 million in Q1 2025.
This boom boosts GDP growth and job creation while easing urban congestion, but its benefits are uneven, rising property and rental costs increasingly exclude middle- and lower-income Egyptians, deepening wealth inequality often underestimated by traditional measures.
Despite the meteoric price increases, officials insist the market is stable. Housing Minister Sherif El-Sherbini has ruled out a bubble, citing sustained demand from population growth and the absence of widespread oversupply. Developers seem to echo this confidence, highlighting flexible instalment plans and genuine end-user demand.
Still, the government isn’t taking chances. In 2025, it launched the “Egypt Real Estate Platform” and a dedicated regulatory unit to oversee developers, simplify registrations, and curb speculative activity.
These efforts aim to enhance transparency and prevent the market from overheating due to unchecked marketing or unlicensed intermediaries.
According to the Egyptian Government, this move also seeks to align Egypt’s real estate sector with international standards, boosting investor confidence, enhancing market practices, and providing stronger protections for homebuyers against misleading or unregulated dealings.
