WFP Egypt Country Brief, May 2026

Countries: Egypt, Sudan Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Egypt’s economy is facing renewed pressure due to regional escalation and global economic developments leading to supply chain disruptions and price increases. Annual inflation in April 2026 stood at 13.4 percent (up from 11.5 percent pre-conflict), while food inflation increased to 6.9 percent (compared to 3.9 percent pre-conflict), driven by a 47 percent surge in vegetable prices. • WFP continues to collaborate with the Government of Egypt under WFP’s 2023-2028 Country Strategic Plan (CSP), which is aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The CSP aims to enhance social protection and food systems, provide humanitarian assistance to refugees, and improve the self-reliance and incomegenerating capacity of smallholder farmers and people most at risk of being left behind. WFP is operating in synergy with the “Decent Life” Presidential initiative to support the poorest villages through a local, integrated development approach. WFP works to enhance the livelihoods and resilience of the most vulnerable, fostering links between shock-responsive social protection with resilient food systems, including promoting good nutrition and healthy diets. • As of April 2026, Egypt hosts over 1.1 million registered refugees, 77 percent of whom are Sudanese. Overall, Egypt is estimated to host over 1.5 million Sudanese affected by the conflict that started in April 2023.

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