Demography of Cairo reveal interesting facts about the population and the people living in this capital city. Different ethnic patterns, cultural patterns and objective information on population trends are included in Cairo demography.
The population of Cairo is approximately 17 million. It is the most populous metropolitan area in Africa. Egyptians constitute a majority of the population of Cairo. They are mainly descendants of ancient Egyptians. Other ethnic minorities in Cairo are the Bedouins, Berbers, Hamatic Arabs and the Nubians. Egyptian Arabic is the native language of Cairo. Islam is the dominant religion. 90% of the population are Sunni Muslim and the remaining 10% belong to the Coptic Christian community.
Demographic trends of Cairo show an upward trend. Approximately 62.9% of the total population in Cairo fall in the age group of 15-64 years. One third of the population in Cairo under 15 and nearly three fifth of the population is under 30. Cairo population is a relatively young one. With the increasing influx of
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workers from suburbs in search of livelihood, the inner city is more densely populated than the suburbs. Approximate population growth rate in Cairo is 1.75%. The literacy rate in Cairo is around 57%. To put a check on the burgeoning population, the government has formulated positive policies and has successfully implemented them.
Cairo people are warm, friendly and accommodating. They are always ready to lend a helping hand to the foreign tourists. People from Cairo are generally referred to as Cairenes. Cross cultural traits are found among the people of Cairo.
Cairo Demographic Center is an exclusive educational and research institute established in 1963, jointly by the United Nations and the Egyptian Government. The mission of this institute is to nurture and develop demographic specialists who would perform analysis of critical population issues in today's developing world. The institute has earned laurels for high standards in quality research work relating to various population related issues and demography of Cairo.
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