Middle East Economic News Doron Peskin, Middle East Expert FEB 20, 2026
EGYPT ON A TIGHTROPE: Is 2026 the decisive year?
Egypt’s growing debt burden is pushing the region’s largest Arab state toward a critical financial test in 2026.
For years, analysts have spoken about “Egypt’s debt problem,” but the raw numbers only tell part of the story.
THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE SCENES
Egypt’s public debt stands at roughly 85% of GDP. Its external debt is estimated at around $161 billion. But the real issue is not only how much Cairo owes — it’s how much it costs to carry that debt.
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