This report shows that women’s representation on the boards of EGX-listed companies has more than doubled since 2020, marking a powerful milestone in reshaping leadership dynamics in one of North Africa’s largest economies.
From just 10.9% in 2020 to 22% in 2024, the proportion of women board members has grown at an average annual rate of 21%. In real terms, the number of women on boards increased from 203 to 434, underscoring a critical shift in the gender makeup of Egypt’s business leadership.
