The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) in Egypt is set to release issue number 106 of its half-yearly magazine, titled “Population – Research and Studies,” on Thursday. This edition includes several analytical studies on various topics.
Climate Change and Migration in Egypt: Opportunities and Challenges
This issue focuses on the interplay between migration and climate change in Egypt, exploring both the opportunities and challenges in this area. The study estimates that the number of climate change-induced migrants could reach 250 million by 2050. The highest migration rate in the 2017 census was due to marriage (32.7%), while in the 2006 census, the top reason was accompanying others (35.9%). Migration due to divorce and widowhood remained the lowest in both censuses.
Egypt’s Progress in Climate Change Performance Index 2023
Egypt improved its ranking in the 2023 Climate Change Performance Index, particularly in sub-indices related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and climate policy. This progress is attributed to various governmental initiatives, like promoting green investments and encouraging climate protection measures.
Agricultural and Environmental Changes
The cultivated area in Egypt increased by over one million feddans (acres) from 2005 to 2020. There was a significant rise in temperature in 2021, with average temperatures reaching 42-43 degrees Celsius. Conversely, there was an increase in humidity levels in certain months of 2021.
Empowering Women and Access to Reproductive Health Services
This study aims to understand the indicators of women’s empowerment and the disparities in accessing reproductive health services in Egypt. Findings show that women in the rural areas of Upper Egypt are the least empowered and have the least access to reproductive health services. The study also highlights the persistent gender gap in internet and mobile phone usage.
Trends and Patterns of Divorce in Egypt (2018 – 2022)
The study examines the divorce rate trends and the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of divorced individuals. The average divorce rate increased from 25.1 cases per hour in 2018 to 30.8 cases in 2022. The highest divorce rate was among those aged 30-34 years.