Nepal Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Nepal's gini index was 33.9 in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Nepal's gini index stood at 33.9 in 2025, a rise of +3.9 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 33.9 by 2025. Nepal ranked 38th globally.
Nepal’s Gini index rose from 30.10 in 1984 to an all‑time peak of 43.80 in 2003, signalling a sharp increase in income inequality during the early 2000s, before descending to a trough of 30.00 in 2022 and reaching 33.86 in 2025, placing the country 38th globally. The recent figure is virtually identical to Nigeria’s 33.87 and only marginally above Italy’s 33.68, suggesting that Nepal’s distribution of income now resembles that of middle‑income economies rather than the lower‑inequality profile of its earlier years. The post‑peak decline reflects a combination of social safety‑net expansions and remittance inflows that have moderated disparities, yet the modest rise since the 2022 trough indicates persistent structural challenges. Continued investment in inclusive education and rural development could reinforce the downward trajectory, while any reversal of fiscal support or external shocks might halt or reverse the modest improvement in equity.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 33.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 33.9 | +3.9 | #38 |
| 2022 | 30.0 | −2.8 | #17 |
| 2010 | 32.8 | −11.0 | #35 |
| 2003 | 43.8 | +8.6 | #52 |
| 1995 | 35.2 | +5.1 | #22 |
| 1984 | 30.1 | – | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's gini index was 33.9 in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 12.9% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's gini index peaked at 43.8 in 2003.
The lowest gini index in Nepal was 30.0 in 2022.
Nepal ranks 38th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's gini index is projected to reach 33.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Nepal in 2025 was 33.9. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_gini-index,
title = {Nepal Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}