Egypt eliminates 357 unsafe areas and provides 246,000 housing units

The Egyptian Cabinet's media center released a video detailing significant urban development achievements recorded in a report titled ‘For History’. The data, presented by the Prime Minister during the Egypt Forum 2026, highlights the transformation of the country's urban landscape.

Key statistics show that the percentage of inhabited land in Egypt increased from 7% before 2014 to 14% in 2026. Regarding unsafe areas, the government reported the elimination of 357 unsafe zones that previously housed approximately 1.5 million people. To facilitate this, 246,000 alternative housing units were constructed to move residents into safer urban communities.

Additionally, the government addressed unplanned areas, which covered 152,000 acres (over one-third of Egypt's urban area) prior to 2014. Development efforts have covered 16,500 acres of these areas, improving the quality of life for approximately 8 million people.