Egypt Pensions: 15% Increase for 11 Million Starting July 2026

Egypt’s National Authority for Social Insurance (NASI) will begin increasing pensions by up to 15 percent in July 2026, a move impacting approximately 11 million citizens, according to a recent announcement. The increases are mandated by provisions within Law No. 148 of 2019, Egypt’s Social Insurance and Pensions Act, which stipulates regular reviews to adjust benefits.

The decision comes as the government seeks to address the increasing cost of living and bolster the purchasing power of retirees. The NASI has indicated the adjustments follow a comprehensive review of pension limits that began in January 2026, specifically raising the minimum and maximum pension amounts. Increases also apply to the limits on insurance contribution wages, part of a broader effort to modernize the social insurance system and ensure benefits keep pace with economic challenges.

According to the law, a committee of actuaries practicing in accordance with Law No. 10 of 1981 concerning supervision and control of insurance authorities, along with financial and insurance experts nominated by the board of directors, oversees these adjustments.

In conjunction with the announcement, NASI launched an online inquiry service via its official website, allowing citizens to access information about their pension adjustments without visiting administrative offices. This digital initiative aims to streamline access to information, particularly for elderly citizens, and is part of a wider strategy to provide more accessible and efficient services.

The implementation of these increases follows a period of pension disbursement. In October 2025, NASI began distributing pensions to approximately 11.5 million Egyptians, utilizing ATMs, post offices, bank branches, and mobile wallets to facilitate the process. Citizens can currently verify their pension details online by entering their national ID number on the NASI website.

The National Authority for Social Insurance is responsible for disbursing rights previously handled by administrative bodies, funded through the public treasury, as outlined in Article Two of Law 148 of 2019. The implementing regulations of the law will detail the rules and procedures for these provisions.