Real GDP growth, %
Since 1995 · lighter bars = IMF projection
Macro
Nepal
South Asia · Lower middle income · IMF WEO April 2026 · World Bank WDI
GDP▲ 4.4%
Current prices2025
45USD bn
GDP per capita▲ 4.4%
Current prices2025
1,512USD
Real GDP growth▲ 0.9 pp
Annual change2025
4.6%
Inflation▼ 1.4 pp
Average consumer prices2025
4.1%
Government debt▼ 0.2 pp
General government, gross2025
48.1% of GDP
Current account▲ 2.8 pp
Balance2025
6.7% of GDP
Population■ 0.0%
Total2025
29.65million
Inflation, %
Average consumer prices · lighter bars = IMF projection
IMF outlook
IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026 · italics = IMF projection
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth % | 4.8 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Inflation, average consumer prices % | 3.6 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| GDP, current prices USD bn | 37 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 53 | 58 | 64 |
| GDP per capita, current prices USD | 1,253 | 1,386 | 1,382 | 1,447 | 1,512 | 1,548 | 1,624 | 1,789 | 1,972 | 2,172 |
| GDP per capita, PPP Int. USD | 4,546 | 5,102 | 5,400 | 5,745 | 6,181 | 6,551 | 7,005 | 7,502 | 8,034 | 8,600 |
| General government gross debt % of GDP | 43.3 | 42.7 | 47.0 | 48.3 | 48.1 | 49.6 | 49.4 | 48.3 | 47.2 | 46.1 |
| General government net lending/borrowing % of GDP | -4.0 | -3.1 | -5.8 | -2.5 | -1.9 | -2.5 | -3.3 | -3.2 | -3.1 | -3.0 |
| Current account balance % of GDP | -7.7 | -12.6 | -0.9 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 2.0 | -0.3 | -1.7 | -3.0 |
| Population million | 29.48 | 29.72 | 29.69 | 29.65 | 29.65 | 29.62 | 29.60 | 29.59 | 29.57 | 29.55 |
Government debt, % of GDP
General government gross debt
Current account, % of GDP
Balance of payments
Economic structure
Value added by sector, % of GDP · World Bank
AgricultureManufacturingOther industryServices
| Year | Structure | Agriculture | Industry | Manufacturing | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 39.0 | 21.3 | 8.9 | 33.2 | |
| 2005 | 33.8 | 16.5 | 7.6 | 45.8 | |
| 2015 | 26.5 | 13.2 | 5.4 | 50.5 | |
| 2025 | 21.6 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 54.4 |
Income, trade and society
World Bank WDI · change over 10 years
| Indicator | Latest | Unit | Year | 10Y change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNI per capita, Atlas method | 1,570 | USD | 2025 | +80.5% |
| GNI, Atlas method | 46 | USD bn | 2025 | +92.7% |
| Exports of goods and services | 8.8 | % of GDP | 2025 | -1.4 pp |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.7 | % of GDP | 2025 | -2.7 pp |
| Life expectancy at birth | 70.6 | years | 2024 | +4.2% |
| Urban population | 67.0 | % of total | 2025 | +2.0 pp |
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026; 2026 onwards are IMF projections) · World Bank World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)