Egypt’s population has surpassed 100 million, with statistics showing that a baby is born every 17.9 seconds according to the state statistics body. The North African country has witnessed a rapid population growth in the past three decades, having risen from 57 million in 1990. In about two years, Egypt’s population grew by nearly four million. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said last week that overpopulation was the single biggest challenge facing the country. The population growth rate has caused concerns among authorities who have recently responded by encouraging people to have smaller families.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 11, 2020 17:03 UTC