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• Egypt is also distinguished by the competitiveness of wages compared Average Weekly Cash Wage in Public Sector and Private Sector
(EGP/week)
to many countries. The average weekly cash wage in the Public Sector,
Private Sector Public Sector
during 2021 amounted to about 1799 EGP/week, and about 835 EGP/

week in private sector.

Source: CAPMAS

Average Cash Wage in Egypt vs. some of Emerging Countries
(USD/month)
891
• According to the indicators of the International Labor Organization, the 782
537
average monthly cash wage in Egypt, which is about 293 USD/month
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during 2021, is low, compared to other emerging countries such as 279
Turkey, South Africa, and Mexico. 175 181

• The State is also keen to provide the appropriate conditions to achieve

maximum benefit from the competitive advantages it has in manpower,
through achieving stability for the workforce and providing various
Nigeria Morocco South Egypt Turkey Mexico India
benefits such as social and medical insurance, which induces more work Africa
and production in various economic sectors.
Source: World Bank - 2021