Nepal GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Nepal's gdp per capita ppp was $6,140 in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Nepal's gdp per capita ppp stood at $6,140 in 2025, a rise of +$403 from 2024. The IMF projects $6,140 by 2025. Nepal ranked 149th globally.
Since 1980, Nepal’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing power parity terms has risen from a trough of 493.12 to an all‑time peak of 6,139.80 in 2025, placing the country at rank 149 globally. This 12‑fold increase over 46 years reflects sustained, albeit uneven, growth driven by expanding services, remittances and modest industrialisation, while the economy remains vulnerable to climatic shocks and limited infrastructure. Compared with peer economies, Nepal’s 2025 level is slightly below Tuvalu’s 6,158.00 and Tajikistan’s 6,088.85, yet above Cameroon’s 5,791.09, underscoring its middle‑of‑the‑pack position among lower‑middle‑income states. The long‑term upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in human capital, diversification of exports and resilience to natural hazards could further lift per‑capita output, whereas stagnation in reforms or a resurgence of external shocks would risk flattening or reversing the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $8,587 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $8,022 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $7,505 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $7,029 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $6,578 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $6,140 | - | - |
| 2025 | $6,140 | +$403 | #149 |
| 2024 | $5,737 | +$337 | #159 |
| 2023 | $5,395 | +$293 | #163 |
| 2022 | $5,103 | +$557 | #165 |
| 2021 | $4,546 | +$311 | #166 |
| 2020 | $4,236 | −$25 | #164 |
| 2019 | $4,261 | +$305 | #163 |
| 2018 | $3,956 | +$351 | #164 |
| 2017 | $3,605 | +$349 | #165 |
| 2016 | $2,976 | −$251 | #173 |
| 2015 | $2,957 | −$134 | #174 |
| 2014 | $2,901 | +$26 | #172 |
| 2013 | $2,658 | −$78 | #175 |
| 2012 | $2,466 | −$107 | #174 |
| 2011 | $2,248 | −$200 | #180 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's gdp per capita ppp was $6,140 in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $6,140 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Nepal was $493 in 1980.
Nepal ranks 149th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $6,140 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Nepal in 2025 was $6,140. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Nepal GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}