Christianity in Egypt

Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria

Christianity is the second largest religion in Egypt.[note 1][1] The vast majority of Egyptian Christians are Copts. As of 2019, Copts in Egypt make up approximately 10 percent of the nation's population, with an estimated population of 9.5 million or 10 million. In 2018, approximately 90% of Egyptian Christians were Coptic Orthodox.

The history of Egyptian Christianity dates to the Roman era as Alexandria was an early center of Christianity.


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  1. ^ "Christianity in Egypt 2021". Retrieved 2022-03-07.