Egyptian Finance Minister: Private Investments Surge 73% in 2025, Reshaping Investment Structure

Davos | EcoPulse24

Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that Egypt recorded a significant 73% increase in private investments during 2025, indicating enhanced confidence from both local and foreign investors in the Egyptian economy. The statement came during his participation in a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Kouchouk explained that Egypt’s investment structure witnessed a marked shift over the past fiscal year, with the share of private investments rising to 47.5% of total investments - the highest in five years - while public investments declined, according to data from the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation released in October 2025.

Official figures show private investments reached EGP 590.7 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, compared to EGP 474.7 billion the previous year, while public investments fell to EGP 526.6 billion from EGP 627.5 billion.

This shift coincides with notable growth in domestic credit to the private sector, with real credit growth reaching 19.9% in February 2025 before slowing to 7.03% in June. The government expects a renewed acceleration in credit issuance during 2025, supported by a monetary easing cycle.

Kouchouk noted that the industrial sector accounted for 43.22% of credit facilities granted to the private sector as of February 2025, reflecting a policy focus on supporting productive and export-oriented sectors.

Regarding public finances, the minister confirmed the government succeeded in raising tax revenues without introducing new burdens for businesses, citing the use of artificial intelligence tools in tax system development as a key factor.

According to the Egyptian Tax Authority, tax revenues rose by 35% year-on-year in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, reaching EGP 2.2 trillion.

Kouchouk made these remarks during a session titled “Middle East Prosperity Agenda: From Resources to Diversification” at Davos 2026.

EcoPulse24 Analysis

The surge in private investment signals a major structural shift in Egypt’s economy, moving from a public investment-led model to one relying more on the private sector. The increased share of industrial financing indicates a redirection of credit toward sectors capable of generating exports and foreign currency - a critical factor for sustainable growth. However, the success of this path depends on continued monetary easing and stable fiscal policies, as maintaining private investment momentum requires a lower-cost financing environment and resilience to external shocks.