Nepal Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Nepal's consumer price index was 261.67 in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1964–2025.
Overview
Nepal's consumer price index stood at 261.67 in 2025, a rise of +13.64 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 261.67 by 2025. Nepal ranked 39th globally.
Nepal’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen dramatically over the 62‑year series, moving from a trough of 2.97 in 1964 to an all‑time peak of 261.67 in 2025, placing the country 39th globally. This ascent reflects persistent inflationary pressures, structural price adjustments, and expanding monetary aggregates, while the index’s trajectory parallels that of peers such as Rwanda (262.25) and Mozambique (264.85), which occupy nearby positions in the World Bank ranking. The steep climb contrasts sharply with the modest level recorded at the series’ inception, indicating that price stability has become a more challenging policy objective as Nepal’s economy has opened and diversified. Although the CPI’s upward path suggests continued cost‑of‑living increases, the pace could moderate if fiscal discipline tightens, supply‑side reforms improve market efficiency, and external shocks are mitigated, potentially altering the long‑term inflation trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 288.27 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 274.97 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 261.67 | - | - |
| 2025 | 261.67 | +13.64 | #39 |
| 2024 | 248.03 | +11.10 | #137 |
| 2023 | 236.93 | +15.74 | #140 |
| 2022 | 221.19 | +15.76 | #145 |
| 2021 | 205.44 | +8.14 | #148 |
| 2020 | 197.29 | +9.50 | #149 |
| 2019 | 187.80 | +9.90 | #156 |
| 2018 | 177.90 | +7.51 | #155 |
| 2017 | 170.39 | +4.60 | #157 |
| 2016 | 165.78 | +13.40 | #170 |
| 2015 | 152.39 | +11.12 | #170 |
| 2014 | 141.27 | +10.90 | #166 |
| 2013 | 130.37 | +10.81 | #165 |
| 2012 | 119.56 | +10.33 | #162 |
| 2011 | 109.23 | +9.23 | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's consumer price index was 261.67 in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's consumer price index peaked at 261.67 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Nepal was 2.97 in 1964.
Nepal ranks 39th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's consumer price index is projected to reach 261.67 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Nepal in 2025 was 261.67. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_consumer-price-index,
title = {Nepal Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}