Household loans grew noticeably in the first 5 months of 2026, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), reflecting banks' continued expansion in retail lending and rising demand for credit.

According to CBE data, total household loans rose to about EGP 1.533 trillion at the end of May 2026, up from about EGP 1.42 trillion at the end of December 2025, a 7.7% increase over 5 months.

Loans to the government rose to EGP 6.16 trillion at the end of May 2026, from EGP 5.48 trillion at the end of December 2025; of these, EGP 3.22 trillion were in local currency and EGP 2.94 trillion in foreign currency. Loans extended to individuals also rose to EGP 1.52 trillion at the end of May 2026, compared with 1.41 at the end of 2025.

The bulletin also showed that outstanding loans extended to customers by banks (excluding the CBE) rose to EGP 11.5 trillion at the end of May 2026, compared with EGP 10.31 trillion at the end of December 2025.

Outstanding loans to the non-government sector reached EGP 5.33 trillion at the end of May 2026, compared with EGP 4.83 trillion at the end of 2025, of which EGP 4.63 trillion were in local currency and EGP 700.7 billion in foreign currency.