Nepal Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Nepal's government spending stood at 19.44% in 2021, a decline of +0.72% from 2020. Nepal ranked 32nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19.44% | −0.72% | #32 |
| 2020 | 20.16% | −1.54% | #34 |
| 2019 | 21.70% | +1.54% | #50 |
| 2018 | 20.17% | +3.31% | #51 |
| 2017 | 16.85% | +2.63% | #36 |
| 2016 | 14.23% | +0.24% | #20 |
| 2015 | 13.99% | +0.41% | #19 |
| 2014 | 13.58% | +0.89% | #20 |
| 2013 | 12.69% | −1.15% | #14 |
| 2012 | 13.84% | −0.10% | #21 |
| 2011 | 13.94% | −1.70% | #19 |
| 2010 | 15.64% | +1.04% | #24 |
| 2004 | 14.60% | – | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's government spending was 19.44% in 2021. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 3.6% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's government spending peaked at 21.70% in 2019.
The lowest government spending in Nepal was 12.69% in 2013.
Nepal ranks 32nd globally in government spending as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Nepal in 2021 was 19.44%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_government-spending,
title = {Nepal Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}