CAIRO — Egypt has been ranked the second most generous country in the world and the highest-ranked Arab nation in the CAF World Giving Report 2025, according to the latest assessment by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The findings also place Egypt among Africa’s leading nations for charitable giving, highlighting the continent’s strong tradition of philanthropy and community support despite comparatively lower income levels.
The annual report, produced by the Charities Aid Foundation—an international charity and research organisation that has studied global philanthropy for decades—surveyed more than 50,000 respondents across 101 countries. Widely referenced by governments, charities and development organizations, the report evaluates generosity by examining the proportion of personal income donated, alongside broader giving behaviors including direct financial assistance to individuals and contributions to charitable and community causes. By focusing on the share of income donated rather than the absolute value of donations, the methodology enables meaningful comparisons across economies with widely differing income levels.
Nigeria topped the global rankings after respondents reported donating an average 2.83% of annual income, followed by Egypt at 2.45%. Ghana and China shared third place with 2.19%, while Kenya ranked fifth and Uganda sixth. Malawi also featured among the global top ten, underscoring Africa’s exceptional representation in the report and reinforcing the continent’s reputation as one of the world’s strongest regions for charitable giving.
Within the Arab world, Egypt ranked first, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, which jointly occupied seventh place globally after respondents in both countries reported donating an average 1.92% of annual income. Egypt’s leading regional position reflects a longstanding philanthropic tradition shaped by religious values, strong family solidarity and extensive community initiatives. Donations channelled through charitable organisations, humanitarian programmes and informal support networks continue to play a significant role in financing healthcare, education, poverty alleviation and social welfare initiatives across the country.
Africa’s strong presence in the rankings reflects structural and cultural factors rather than economic wealth alone. Across much of the continent, extended family networks, faith-based philanthropy and community-led support systems frequently complement more limited formal welfare programmes. These deeply embedded traditions encourage individuals to devote a greater share of their income to supporting relatives, neighbors and charitable organizations, contributing to the continent’s dominant representation among the world’s most generous nations.
One of the report’s principal conclusions is that economic prosperity is not the primary determinant of generosity. By measuring the proportion of income donated rather than the total monetary value of contributions, the index demonstrates that individuals in many emerging economies often dedicate a larger share of their financial resources to charitable causes than those living in wealthier countries. The findings challenge the assumption that generosity rises in parallel with income, instead highlighting the influence of cultural values, social cohesion and collective responsibility in shaping philanthropic behavior.
For Egypt, the latest ranking reinforces its long standing reputation as one of the region’s leading centers of charitable giving. Beyond recognising individual generosity, the results illustrate the enduring importance of philanthropy as a pillar of social resilience and community development. More broadly, the report suggests that charitable giving remains an essential component of social support across many emerging economies, where voluntary contributions continue to complement public welfare systems and help strengthen community resilience during periods of economic uncertainty.
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