Nepal: economy and key statistics
Nepal is number 103 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $45.5 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $1,536. The economy grew by 4.4% in 2025. Unemployment is 10.5%. The economy is 54% services, 22% agriculture, 12% industry.
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National power
Nepal is number 95 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 32.6 out of 100: economic 52, technology 12, military 20 and human capital 57.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $45.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $182.9 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $1,536 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +4.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.7% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% | 2025 |
| Population | 29.6 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 8.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 54% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 12% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 5% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 9% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.1% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 46% of people | 2024 |
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Nepal?
Nepal had a GDP of $45.5 billion in 2025, ranking number 103 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Nepal?
GDP per person in Nepal was $1,536 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Nepal growing?
The economy of Nepal grew by 4.4% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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