One of the more profound obstacles facing Egypt in its path towards development is its overpopulation
problem. This is something that the majority of Egyptians and those who have read or researched the development problems facing the
country know. However, few of us really appreciate the true significance and dimensions of the
population problem. Through an in-depth analysis of the problem and a discussion of its effects on
economic growth, this paper argues the importance of adopting aggressive population control and family planning strategies in consideration of the fact that the country, with its available
resources, cannot sustain the current population growth figures. Outline Population and Demographics in Egypt Population Growth versus Economic Resources Solutions