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Armenians in Egypt
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 6,500-12,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Cairo · Alexandria | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity: (Armenian Orthodox, Armenian Catholic, and some Protestants) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Armenian diaspora |
Armenians in Egypt are a community with a long history. They are a minority with their own language, churches, and social institutions. The number of Armenians in Egypt has decreased due to migrations to other countries and integration into the rest of Egyptian society, including extensive intermarriage with Muslims and Christians. Today they number about 6000, much smaller than a few generations ago. They are concentrated in Cairo and Alexandria, the two largest cities. Economically the Egyptian Armenians have tended to be self-employed businessmen or craftsmen and to have more years of education than the Egyptian average.[1]
- ^ Ayman Zohry, "Armenians in Egypt", International Union for the Scientific Study of Population: XXV International Population Conference, year 2005.
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