Egypt’s Population Reaches 51 Million; Rapid Growth Cited
Associated Press
CAIRO, Egypt —
A preliminary census put Egypt’s population at 51 million with a growth rate of 1 million every nine months, the state-run Middle East News Agency reported.
The preliminary count was taken in January, 1985, and the Statistics Department said last week that it was planning to begin a final census in November to include 1986, the agency said.
Independent economic experts consider Egypt’s birth rate of more than 36 per 1,000 population among its most crucial problems. Egypt imports 60% of its food.
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