Nepal GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Nepal's gdp per capita was $1,535 in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nepal's gdp per capita stood at $1,535 in 2025, a rise of +$88 from 2024. The IMF projects $1,535 by 2025. Nepal ranked 160th globally.
Since the early 1960s, Nepal’s GDP per capita has risen from a low of 45.32 in 1964 to 1,535.24 in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 66‑year series and placing the country 160th in the world. The early post‑independence period was marked by stagnant growth, with output per person barely above 50 in 1960, reflecting an agrarian economy constrained by limited infrastructure and low human‑capital investment. The upward trajectory accelerated from the late 1990s as reforms opened the market, remittances expanded, and tourism grew, culminating in the all‑time peak of 1,535.24 in 2025. Nepal’s current level is slightly below that of Timor‑Leste (1,507.87) and Benin (1,635.24), indicating that while progress outpaces many low‑income peers, a gap remains with the higher‑ranked Tajikistan (1,643.99). Continued diversification of exports, improvements in education, and sustained foreign investment are likely to shape whether the upward trend persists or plateaus in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $2,373 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $2,165 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,976 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,804 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,658 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1,535 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,535 | +$88 | #160 |
| 2024 | $1,447 | +$65 | #172 |
| 2023 | $1,382 | −$4 | #176 |
| 2022 | $1,386 | +$133 | #182 |
| 2021 | $1,253 | +$99 | #182 |
| 2020 | $1,154 | −$49 | #183 |
| 2019 | $1,203 | +$24 | #184 |
| 2018 | $1,179 | +$145 | #183 |
| 2017 | $1,034 | +$157 | #185 |
| 2016 | $877 | +$2 | #188 |
| 2015 | $876 | +$54 | #192 |
| 2014 | $821 | +$18 | #197 |
| 2013 | $803 | +$15 | #196 |
| 2012 | $788 | −$1 | #195 |
| 2011 | $786 | +$118 | #194 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's gdp per capita was $1,535 in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's gdp per capita peaked at $1,535 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Nepal was $45 in 1964.
Nepal ranks 160th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's gdp per capita is projected to reach $1,535 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Nepal in 2025 was $1,535. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Nepal GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}