Remittances from Egyptians working abroad recorded significant growth during the first quarter of FY 2026/2027, reinforcing their role as a key source of foreign currency inflows into the Egyptian economy.
According to the announced data, remittances increased by 20.4% during the July–September 2026 period, reaching approximately USD 13 billion, compared to around USD 10.8 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year.
On a broader scale, remittances from Egyptians working abroad recorded unprecedented inflows of approximately USD 38.2 billion during the first nine months of 2026 (January–September), compared to around USD 30.2 billion during the corresponding period a year earlier.
This strong performance highlights the continued growth in remittance inflows and their importance as one of Egypt’s major sources of foreign currency, supporting foreign exchange liquidity and contributing to the country’s economic stability.
