Population distribution: approximately 95% of the population lives within 20 km of the Nile River and its delta; vast areas of the country remain sparsely populated or uninhabited as shown in this population distribution map
Definition: This entry provides a summary description of the population dispersion within a country. While it may suggest population density, it does not provide density figures.
Source: CIA World Factbook - This page was last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021