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Egypt’s government debt is projected to peak around 105% of GDP this year, with high vulnerability to external shocks. The interest burden remains a significant credit-rating constraint, accounting for almost half of revenues on average. This high interest burden will continue to be a major credit challenge for Egypt in the years to come.
The government is expected to run wide budget deficits, averaging more than 6% of GDP over the next five years, due to high interest burdens and heavy spending on welfare and public-sector salaries. These deficits will drive elevated public gross financing needs, limiting the government’s budget flexibility.
There are also uncertainties surrounding the exchange rate regime in Egypt, with regular interventions by the Central Bank of Egypt against the US dollar. Egypt’s low levels of net international reserves relative to external financing requirements could test the government’s commitment to exchange rate flexibility, crucial for continued IMF support.
Despite these challenges, Egypt has made strides in improving financial system resilience, highlighted by a renegotiated agreement with the IMF. Other donors, including the European Union, are expected to disburse funds, with cumulative external support potentially reaching USD 50bn by 2026. Investments worth USD 35bn announced by Abu Dhabi in February 2024 also contribute to replenishing net international reserves.
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