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Nepal Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

49.29% +0.95% (+2.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #105 Global Peak 52.97% (2003) Source IMF WEO

Nepal Government Debt to GDP (2000–2025)

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
Show all years (2000-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.8% GDP growth 0.4% Unemployment 10.7%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

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

What is Nepal's government debt to gdp?

Nepal's government debt to gdp was 49.29% in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Nepal?

Nepal's government debt to gdp peaked at 52.97% in 2003.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Nepal?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Nepal was 24.96% in 2016.

How does Nepal rank in government debt to gdp?

Nepal ranks 105th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Nepal in 2025?

Nepal's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 49.29% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Nepal in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Nepal in 2025 was 49.29%. This ranks 105th in the world.

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@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} }