NepalNepal, located in the region of South Asia, is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 29.6 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 4.4% and a CPI of 2.7%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 4.5 points from its recent peaks. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of South Asia (7.1%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 24.9% of GDP. On the fiscal front, sovereign leverage has accelerated (+6.1 points recently), reducing fiscal space.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($1,536) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around 0.1%, limiting technological transfer.
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$0.05T
+4.43%
Data from 2025
2.7%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$1,536
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
10.5%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
39.9%
YEAR 2021
Active Population
29.6M
YEAR 2025
Population > 65 Years
6.6%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
30.0
YEAR 2022
Exports (% GDP)
8.8%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
33.7%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
0.1%
YEAR 2024
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45.49B | 4.43 | 2.65 | 10.46 | --- | 8.83 | 33.72 | --- |
| 2024 | $43.30B | 3.68 | 4.69 | 10.50 | --- | 7.55 | 32.62 | 0.13 |
| 2023 | $41.05B | 1.98 | 7.12 | 10.44 | --- | 7.01 | 34.56 | 0.18 |
| 2022 | $41.18B | 5.63 | 7.67 | 10.66 | --- | 6.70 | 42.27 | 0.16 |
| 2021 | $36.92B | 4.84 | 4.13 | 12.24 | 39.92 | 5.12 | 37.93 | 0.53 |
| 2020 | $33.43B | -2.37 | 5.06 | 13.04 | 39.05 | 6.81 | 34.11 | 0.38 |
| 2019 | $34.19B | 6.66 | 5.57 | 10.48 | 31.78 | 7.78 | 41.47 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | $33.11B | 7.62 | 4.41 | 10.59 | --- | 7.82 | 40.63 | 0.21 |
| 2017 | $28.97B | 8.98 | 2.78 | 10.66 | --- | 7.81 | 36.83 | 0.68 |
| 2016 | $24.52B | 0.43 | 8.79 | 10.71 | --- | 8.18 | 33.94 | 0.43 |