The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that tourism revenues climbed by 17.3 percent during the first half of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, reaching approximately $10.2 billion compared to roughly $8.7 billion during the same period last year.
The positive fiscal data follows a series of economic reports indicating strengthened foreign currency inflows and improved performance across vital sectors between July and December 2025.
Remittances from Egyptians abroad
The Central Bank also reported a significant rise in remittances from Egyptians living abroad, which totaled $22 billion during the same six-month period. This influx remains a critical source of hard currency for the Egyptian economy, reflecting increased confidence in the domestic financial system.
Balance of payments performance
Egypt’s overall economic transactions with the rest of the world during the first half of the fiscal year showed a notable improvement in the current account deficit, which narrowed to approximately $9.5 billion.
Capital and financial transactions
Furthermore, capital and financial transactions recorded a net inflow of about $6.5 billion. These figures suggest a stabilizing economic trajectory as the state continues to manage its external accounts and attract foreign investment.
