Nepal Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Nepal's gross savings was 37.71% in 2025, ranked 8th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Nepal's gross savings stood at 37.71% in 2025, a rise of +1.87% from 2024. The IMF projects 37.71% by 2025. Nepal ranked 8th globally.
Nepal’s gross savings rate has risen markedly over the past five decades, climbing from a low of 15.32 percent in 1976 to 37.71 percent in 2025, which places the country eighth globally. The most pronounced surge occurred after the early‑1990s trough of 10.33 percent, with the rate reaching its all‑time high of 42.60 percent in 2018 before moderating to the current level. This upward trajectory mirrors the experience of other high‑saving economies; for example, Singapore recorded a comparable savings share of 38.74 percent in the same year, while Norway’s rate stood at 40.08 percent. The sustained increase reflects Nepal’s expanding fiscal surplus, rising private sector deposits, and gradual improvements in financial inclusion. Continued reforms in pension systems and deeper capital market development could reinforce the savings base, suggesting that the upward trend is likely to persist, albeit at a potentially slower pace.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 31.32% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 32.26% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 33.40% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 34.84% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 36.04% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 37.71% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.71% | +1.87% | #8 |
| 2024 | 35.84% | +5.57% | #15 |
| 2023 | 36.21% | +11.13% | #15 |
| 2022 | 31.44% | +3.98% | #40 |
| 2021 | 30.91% | +1.48% | #42 |
| 2020 | 32.82% | −1.63% | #24 |
| 2019 | 42.19% | +9.74% | #9 |
| 2018 | 42.60% | +5.60% | #8 |
| 2017 | 41.88% | +8.18% | #9 |
| 2016 | 35.31% | −0.35% | #13 |
| 2015 | 40.09% | +5.10% | #9 |
| 2014 | 39.59% | +7.05% | #16 |
| 2013 | 37.08% | +4.29% | #23 |
| 2012 | 34.56% | +7.58% | #34 |
| 2011 | 29.52% | −1.96% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's gross savings was 37.71% in 2025. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's gross savings peaked at 42.60% in 2018.
The lowest gross savings in Nepal was 10.33% in 1990.
Nepal ranks 8th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's gross savings is projected to reach 37.71% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Nepal in 2025 was 37.71%. This ranks 8th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_gross-savings,
title = {Nepal Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}