Remittances sent by Egyptians working overseas rose sharply in the first seven months of 2026, reaching approximately $29.7 billion, up 28.1 per cent year on year, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said on Monday.
Remittance inflows stood at around $23.2 billion during the corresponding period of 2025, according to the CBE.
The central bank said inflows continued their upward trend in July 2026, rising 20 per cent year on year to approximately $4.5 billion, compared with around $3.8 billion in July 2025.
The latest figures underscore the continued growth in remittance inflows from Egyptians working overseas during the January-July 2026 period.
