Nepal Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Nepal's government debt to gdp stood at 49.29% in 2025, a rise of +0.95% from 2024. The IMF projects 49.29% by 2025. Nepal ranked 105th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 48.08% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 48.59% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 49.20% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 49.59% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 49.90% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 49.29% | - | - |
| 2025 | 49.29% | +0.95% | #105 |
| 2024 | 48.33% | +1.37% | #76 |
| 2023 | 46.96% | +4.23% | #73 |
| 2022 | 42.73% | −0.56% | #62 |
| 2021 | 43.29% | −0.02% | #54 |
| 2020 | 43.31% | +9.28% | #49 |
| 2019 | 34.03% | +2.94% | #41 |
| 2018 | 31.09% | +6.10% | #38 |
| 2017 | 24.99% | +0.03% | #32 |
| 2016 | 24.96% | −0.77% | #33 |
| 2015 | 25.73% | −1.82% | #36 |
| 2014 | 27.55% | −4.35% | #53 |
| 2013 | 31.90% | −2.62% | #73 |
| 2012 | 34.52% | +2.09% | #87 |
| 2011 | 32.43% | −2.97% | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's government debt to gdp was 49.29% in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's government debt to gdp peaked at 52.97% in 2003.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Nepal was 24.96% in 2016.
Nepal ranks 105th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Nepal's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 49.29% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Nepal in 2025 was 49.29%. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Nepal Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}