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Civilian Guns

Number of Privately Owned Firearms

ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Egypt is

2017: 3,931,0001
2005: 1,900,0002

Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Egypt is

2017: 4.033
2005: 2.5

Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Egypt ranked at No. 244

Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a comparison of the rate of privately owned guns in 206 countries, Egypt ranked at No.1164

Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Egypt is reported to be

2017: 250,0001

Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered guns per 100 people in Egypt is

2017: 0.263

Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,5 but in Egypt there are estimated to be

2017: 3,681,0001

Government Guns

Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Egypt are reported to have 1,544,7506 firearms

Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Egypt are reported to have 1,530,0007 firearms

ImpactsDeath and Injury

Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Egypt, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 2008
2018: 356
2017: 900
2016: 563
2015: 802
2014: 1,448
2013: 3,554
2012: 1,006
2011: 1,388
2010: 177
2009: 163
2008: 212
2007: 142
2006: 109
2005: 117
2004: 147
2003: 169
2001: 139
2000: 1579

Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.208
2018: 0.37
2017: 0.95
2016: 0.61
2015: 0.89
2014: 1.65
2013: 4.16
2012: 1.21
2011: 1.71
2010: 0.22
2009: 0.21
2008: 0.28
2007: 0.19
2006: 0.15
2005: 0.16
2004: 0.21
2003: 0.25
2001: 0.21
2000: 0.24

Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Egypt, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 1808
2018: 333
2017: 850
2016: 517
2015: 719
2014: 1,344
2013: 3,343
2012: 920
2011: 1,318
2010: 156
2009: 142
2008: 195
2007: 126
2006: 97
2005: 98
2004: 124
2003: 146
2001: 124
2000: 132

Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.358
2018: 0.67
2017: 1.76
2016: 1.10
2015: 1.56
2014: 3
2013: 7.66
2012: 2.16
2011: 3.18
2010: 0.39
2009: 0.36
2008: 0.50
2007: 0.33
2006: 0.26
2005: 0.27
2004: 0.35
2003: 0.42
2001: 0.36
2000: 0.39

Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Egypt, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2019: 208
2018: 23
2017: 50
2016: 46
2015: 83
2014: 104
2013: 211
2012: 86
2011: 70
2010: 21
2009: 21
2008: 17
2007: 16
2006: 12
2005: 19
2004: 23
2003: 23
2001: 15
2000: 25

Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.048
2018: 0.05
2017: 0.11
2016: 0.10
2015: 0.19
2014: 0.24
2013: 0.50
2012: 0.21
2011: 0.18
2010: 0.05
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.05
2007: 0.04
2006: 0.03
2005: 0.05
2004: 0.07
2003: 0.07
2001: 0.05
2000: 0.08

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 4,62010
2015: 4,607
2010: 4,421
2000: 4,149

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 4.8810
2015: 4.99
2010: 5.44
2000: 6.33

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 3,66510
2015: 3,605
2010: 3,471
2000: 2,966

Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 7.5810
2015: 7.64
2010: 8.37
2000: 8.85

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 95610
2015: 1,001
2010: 951
2000: 1,183

Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.0610
2015: 2.22
2010: 2.39
2000: 3.70

Gun Homicides

In Egypt, annual firearm homicides total

2011: 1,83911

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2015: 0.088
2014: 0.12
2013: 0.21
2012: 0.18
2011: 2.1011
2010: 0.04
2009: 0.04
2008: 0.02
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.29
2005: 0.312
2004: 0.1
2003: 0.3
2000: 0.029

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Egypt, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2011: 68%13
2010: 23%
2009: 43%
2008: 49%
2007: 43%
2006: 39%
2005: 59.1%12
2004: 45.0%
2003: 65.6%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Egypt, annual male firearm homicides total

2019: 218
2018: 26
2017: 230
2016: 51
2015: 55
2014: 93
2013: 150
2012: 121
2011: 101
2010: 24
2009: 26
2008: 12
2007: 14
2006: 22
2005: 16
2004: 12
2003: 13
2001: 11
2000: 10

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.048
2018: 0.05
2017: 0.46
2016: 0.11
2015: 0.148
2014: 0.22
2013: 0.38
2012: 0.33
2011: 3.8011
2010: 0.07
2009: 0.07
2008: 0.03
2007: 0.04

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Egypt, annual female firearm homicides total

2019: 18
2018: 4
2017: 4
2016: 4
2015: 9
2014: 5
2013: 12
2012: 10
2011: 6
2010: 2
2009: 2
2008: 1
2007: 4
2006: 1
2005: 2
2004: 2
2003: 2
2001: 1
2000: 2

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 08
2018: 0.01
2017: 0.01
2016: 0.01
2015: 0.02
2014: 0.01
2013: 0.03
2012: 0.02
2011: 0.5011
2010: 0.01
2009: 0.01
2008: 0
2007: 0.01

Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual suicides by any means total

2016: 3,79910
2015: 3,524
2010: 3,047
2000: 2,290

Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 4.0110
2015: 3.82
2010: 3.75
2000: 3.50

Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual male suicides by any means total

2016: 3,09510
2015: 2,833
2010: 2,437
2000: 1,821

Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 6.4010
2015: 6.01
2010: 5.87
2000: 5.44

Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual female suicides by any means total

2016: 70410
2015: 691
2010: 610
2000: 469

Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 1.5210
2015: 1.53
2010: 1.53
2000: 1.47

Gun Suicides

ChartIn Egypt, annual firearm suicides total

2019: 68
2018: 29
2017: 28
2016: 26
2015: 5
2014: 27
2013: 73
2012: 95
2011: 12914
2010: 10
2009: 14
2008: 11
2007: 8
2006: 5
2005: 16
2004: 15
2003: 9
2001: 8
2000: 189

Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.018
2018: 0.03
2017: 0.03
2016: 0.03
2015: 0.01
2014: 0.03
2013: 0.09
2012: 0.11
2011: 0.16
2010: 0.01
2009: 0.02
2008: 0.01
2007: 0.01
2006: 0.01
2005: 0.02
2004: 0.02
2003: 0.01
2001: 0.01
2000: 0.03

Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Egypt, annual male firearm suicides total

2019: 58
2018: 26
2017: 26
2016: 26
2015: 4
2014: 26
2013: 67
2012: 87
2011: 121
2010: 8
2009: 10
2008: 9
2007: 7
2006: 4
2005: 13
2004: 12
2003: 7
2001: 7
2000: 16

Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.018
2018: 0.05
2017: 0.05
2016: 0.05
2015: 0.01
2014: 0.06
2013: 0.15
2012: 0.20
2011: 0.28
2010: 0.02
2009: 0.02
2008: 0.02
2007: 0.02
2006: 0.01
2005: 0.04
2004: 0.03
2003: 0.02
2001: 0.02
2000: 0.05

Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Egypt, annual female firearm suicides total

2019: 18
2018: 3
2017: 2
2015: 1
2014: 1
2013: 6
2012: 8
2011: 8
2010: 2
2009: 4
2008: 2
2007: 1
2006: 1
2005: 3
2004: 3
2003: 2
2001: 1
2000: 2

Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 08
2018: 0.01
2017: 0
2015: 0
2014: 0
2013: 0.01
2012: 0.02
2011: 0.02
2010: 0.01
2009: 0.01
2008: 0.01
2007: 0
2006: 0
2005: 0.01
2004: 0.01
2003: 0.01
2001: 0
2000: 0.01

Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Egypt, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2019: 718
2018: 129
2017: 460
2016: 276
2015: 405
2014: 939
2013: 2,841
2012: 479
2011: 79214
2010: 79
2009: 88
2008: 107
2007: 72
2006: 56
2005: 52
2004: 83
2003: 96
2001: 85
2000: 839

Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.078
2018: 0.13
2017: 0.47
2016: 0.29
2015: 0.44
2014: 1.04
2013: 3.24
2012: 0.56
2011: 0.95
2010: 0.10
2009: 0.11
2008: 0.14
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.08
2005: 0.07
2004: 0.12
2003: 0.14
2001: 0.13
2000: 0.13

Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Egypt, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2019: 638
2018: 125
2017: 435
2016: 254
2015: 358
2014: 881
2013: 2,681
2012: 436
2011: 761
2010: 69
2009: 77
2008: 98
2007: 69
2006: 50
2005: 44
2004: 70
2003: 82
2001: 78
2000: 69

Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.128
2018: 0.25
2017: 0.88
2016: 0.53
2015: 0.76
2014: 1.92
2013: 5.99
2012: 1
2011: 1.79
2010: 0.17
2009: 0.19
2008: 0.25
2007: 0.18
2006: 0.13
2005: 0.12
2004: 0.19
2003: 0.23
2001: 0.23
2000: 0.21

Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Egypt, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2019: 88
2018: 4
2017: 25
2016: 22
2015: 47
2014: 58
2013: 160
2012: 43
2011: 31
2010: 10
2009: 11
2008: 9
2007: 3
2006: 6
2005: 8
2004: 13
2003: 14
2001: 7
2000: 14

Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.028
2018: 0.01
2017: 0.05
2016: 0.05
2015: 0.10
2014: 0.13
2013: 0.37
2012: 0.10
2011: 0.08
2010: 0.03
2009: 0.03
2008: 0.02
2007: 0.01
2006: 0.02
2005: 0.02
2004: 0.04
2003: 0.04
2001: 0.02
2000: 0.04

Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Egypt, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2019: 1008
2018: 167
2017: 168
2016: 200
2015: 317
2014: 378
2013: 455
2012: 279
2011: 33514
2010: 55
2009: 30
2008: 80
2007: 41
2006: 23
2005: 29
2004: 35
2003: 47
2001: 30
2000: 409

Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.108
2018: 0.17
2017: 0.17
2016: 0.21
2015: 0.34
2014: 0.42
2013: 0.52
2012: 0.33
2011: 0.40
2010: 0.07
2009: 0.04
2008: 0.10
2007: 0.05
2006: 0.03
2005: 0.04
2004: 0.05
2003: 0.07
2001: 0.04
2000: 0.06

Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Egypt, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2019: 908
2018: 155
2017: 149
2016: 180
2015: 2928
2014: 3388
2013: 423
2012: 255
2011: 311
2010: 49
2009: 26
2008: 75
2007: 34
2006: 19
2005: 24
2004: 30
2003: 43
2001: 24
2000: 33

Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.178
2018: 0.31
2017: 0.30
2016: 0.37
2015: 0.62
2014: 0.74
2013: 0.94
2012: 0.58
2011: 0.73
2010: 0.12
2009: 0.06
2008: 0.19
2007: 0.09
2006: 0.05
2005: 0.06
2004: 0.08
2003: 0.12
2001: 0.07
2000: 0.10

Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Egypt, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2019: 108
2018: 12
2017: 19
2016: 20
2015: 25
2014: 40
2013: 32
2012: 24
2011: 24
2010: 6
2009: 4
2008: 5
2007: 7
2006: 4
2005: 5
2004: 5
2003: 4
2001: 6
2000: 7

Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.028
2018: 0.02
2017: 0.04
2016: 0.04
2015: 0.06
2014: 0.09
2013: 0.07
2012: 0.06
2011: 0.06
2010: 0.02
2009: 0.01
2008: 0.01
2007: 0.02
2006: 0.01
2005: 0.01
2004: 0.01
2003: 0.01
2001: 0.02
2000: 0.02

Legal Intervention Gun Homicides

ChartIn Egypt, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total

2015: 4788
2014: 290
2013: 364
2012: 401
2011: 311
2010: 204
2009: 183
2008: 231
2007: 241

ProductionGun Industry

Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Egypt, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence15 16

Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Egypt was ranked 'medium'17 18

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

Firearm Exports

Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Egypt is reported by Customs to be US$

2012: 552,00019
2009: 1,000
2008: 2,120,000
2006: 1,000

Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Egypt was categorized as 'unknown'20

Firearm Imports

In Egypt, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law21

Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

ChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Egypt is reported by Customs to be US$

2021: 10,824,00022
2020: 1,414,000
2019: 5,084,000
2018: 3,320,000
2017: 3,056,000
2016: 1,560,000
2015: 2,817,000
2014: 10,384,000
2013: 10,680,000
2012: 1,804,000
2011: 6,865,000
2010: 1,617,000
2009: 777,000
2008: 7,092,000
2007: 337,000
2006: 115,000
2005: 1,222,000
2004: 1,747,000
2003: 68,000
2002: 145,000

Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Egypt is high23 24 15 25

Transparency of Small Arms Transfers

ChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Egypt scored

2014: 6.7526
2013: 4.2527

MeasuresGun Regulation

Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Egypt is categorised as restrictive28

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Egypt includes the the Weapons and Ammunition Law No. 394 of 1954,29 30 as ammended by Law No. 165 of 198131 and Law No. 6 of 201232

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Egypt are regulated by the Ministry of the Interior15 33

Right to Possess Firearms

In Egypt, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law34 35

Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Egypt, civilians are not allowed to possess long guns15 and automatic weapons 36 37

Regulation of Handguns

In Egypt, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence15

Gun Ownership and Possession

In Egypt, only licensed gun owners38 37 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Egypt are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm38

Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Egypt is 21 years38 31

Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Egypt must pass a background check which considers criminal, mental health, domestic violence, and health38 39 31 40 records

Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Egypt stipulates15 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Egypt, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every three years41 33

Firearm Registration

Civilian Gun Registration

In Egypt, the law requires42 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

Gun Sales and Transfers

Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Egypt, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without a valid firearms licence43

Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Egypt, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful16 44 43

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Egypt do not include15 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Egypt include44 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Egypt include15 16 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Carrying Guns

Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Egypt, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit41 32 45

Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Egypt, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit41

Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Egypt, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm46 is one month in prison and a fine (life imprisonment with hard labour for certain firearms)41 32

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

League of Arab States

As a member of the League of Arab States, Egypt adopted the Arab Model Law on Weapons, Ammunitions, Explosives and Hazardous Material in January 200247

African Union

In June 2006, as a member of the African Union, Egypt adopted an African Common Position to take to the Conference to Review the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA), held in June 200648 49

Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was not signed50 by Egypt.

Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has not been signed51 by Egypt

United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has not been signed52 by Egypt

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Egypt committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects53

UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Egypt against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 11054 55 56 57 among 159 Member States

UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Egypt has submitted one or more national reports58 21 on its implementation of the UNPoA

UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Egypt, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated21

UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Egypt, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated21

UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Egypt submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent21

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated21 by Egypt to other UN Member States

United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Egypt has not declared59 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Egypt has been a Member State of the United Nations since 194560

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list61 Egypt as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal Profile

About SDG 16

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part. SDG 16,62 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2). In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.

Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual homicides by any means total

2016: 4,62010
2015: 4,607
2010: 4,421
2000: 4,149

Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 4.8810
2015: 4.99
2010: 5.44
2000: 6.33

Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual male homicides by any means total

2016: 3,66510
2015: 3,605
2010: 3,471
2000: 2,966

Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 7.5810
2015: 7.64
2010: 8.37
2000: 8.85

Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, annual female homicides by any means total

2016: 95610
2015: 1,001
2010: 951
2000: 1,183

Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2016: 2.0610
2015: 2.22
2010: 2.39
2000: 3.70

Gun Homicides

In Egypt, annual firearm homicides total

2011: 1,83911

Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2015: 0.088
2014: 0.12
2013: 0.21
2012: 0.18
2011: 2.1011
2010: 0.04
2009: 0.04
2008: 0.02
2007: 0.03
2006: 0.29
2005: 0.312
2004: 0.1
2003: 0.3
2000: 0.029

Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Egypt, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2011: 68%13
2010: 23%
2009: 43%
2008: 49%
2007: 43%
2006: 39%
2005: 59.1%12
2004: 45.0%
2003: 65.6%

Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Egypt, annual male firearm homicides total

2019: 218
2018: 26
2017: 230
2016: 51
2015: 55
2014: 93
2013: 150
2012: 121
2011: 101
2010: 24
2009: 26
2008: 12
2007: 14
2006: 22
2005: 16
2004: 12
2003: 13
2001: 11
2000: 10

Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 0.048
2018: 0.05
2017: 0.46
2016: 0.11
2015: 0.148
2014: 0.22
2013: 0.38
2012: 0.33
2011: 3.8011
2010: 0.07
2009: 0.07
2008: 0.03
2007: 0.04

Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Egypt, annual female firearm homicides total

2019: 18
2018: 4
2017: 4
2016: 4
2015: 9
2014: 5
2013: 12
2012: 10
2011: 6
2010: 2
2009: 2
2008: 1
2007: 4
2006: 1
2005: 2
2004: 2
2003: 2
2001: 1
2000: 2

Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Egypt, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2019: 08
2018: 0.01
2017: 0.01
2016: 0.01
2015: 0.02
2014: 0.01
2013: 0.03
2012: 0.02
2011: 0.5011
2010: 0.01
2009: 0.01
2008: 0
2007: 0.01

Conflict Deaths

For a profile of conflict in Egypt, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University

Marking and Tracing

Firearm Marking

In Egypt, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law42

Firearm Tracing

In Egypt, state authorities carry out42 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

Global Peace Index

To see where Egypt ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Egypt on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page


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