Egypt boasts a strong presence of skilled professionals with multilingual capabilities
790,000 Annual Graduates
~7% CAGR showing consistent growth in skilled professional pool
Educational Infrastructure
28 Public Universities, 27 Private Universities, 46 Technical Institutes, 14 with International Agreements
Geographic Distribution
Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Mansoura, and other tier-2 cities providing diverse talent pools
Specialized Training
Information Technology Institute (ITI) offers ICT training across 32+ specialized tracks
120,000-140,000 FTEs (2023)
~65% growth during 2020-2023 (vs. 25% global growth)
Greater Cairo Dominance
75-85% of skilled workforce concentrated in Greater Cairo region
Emerging Hubs
Alexandria, Asyut, Mansoura, Hurghada offering modern infrastructure and entry-level talent
Young Demographic
50% of population below 24 years, creating large talent pipeline
Egypt offers the maximum multilingual diversity with a blend of European, African, and Asian languages
Strategic positioning and proven delivery across major global markets
Based on 150+ international organizations
4 of 10
Top Technology Companies
2 of 5
Top Industrial Players
2 of 15
Top Telecom Players
20+
Fortune Global 500
We consider Egypt as the optimal location for IT nearshoring services to Europe and the GCC due to the access to high-level IT professionals, language skills, cultural understanding, and a similar time zone to Europe.
CEO and Founder, Cross workers
PwC is proud to have found a home for its technology and innovation capability in Egypt, a country that welcomes international partners and whose environment supports long-term investment decisions.
Consulting EMEA COO, PwC
Egypt as a Global Outsourcing Destination
Outsourcing Destination of the Year – GSA Awards 2025 Entry
Unmatched cost advantage with government incentives and world-class infrastructure
Large, young, multilingual workforce with proven delivery across 150+ international organizations
Optimal time zone overlap with Europe and gateway to Africa with 70+ trade agreements