Nepal Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Nepal's income share bottom 10% was 3.33% in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 10.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Nepal's income share bottom 10% stood at 3.33% in 2025, a decline of +0.37pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.33% by 2025. Nepal ranked 22nd globally.
Nepal's income share of the bottom 10% has shown a mixed trend over the years. The country's lowest share was recorded in 2003 at 2.70%, while its highest was 4.00% in 1984. Despite some fluctuations, the income share of the bottom 10% has generally been declining. As of 2025, Nepal stands at 3.33%, ranking 22nd globally. This is closely comparable to Bhutan's 3.34% and slightly below Poland's 3.24%. Nepal's income inequality has been a long-standing issue, with the country struggling to reduce the widening gap between the rich and the poor. The downward trend in the income share of the bottom 10% suggests that the country's economic growth has not been equitable. A more inclusive economic growth strategy, focusing on job creation and social protection, would be necessary to alter this trajectory and improve the income share of the bottom 10% in Nepal.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 3.33% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.33% | −0.37pp | #22 |
| 2022 | 3.70% | +0.20pp | #11 |
| 2010 | 3.50% | +0.80pp | #21 |
| 2003 | 2.70% | −0.50pp | #37 |
| 1995 | 3.20% | −0.80pp | #15 |
| 1984 | 4.00% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's income share bottom 10% was 3.33% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 10.0% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's income share bottom 10% peaked at 4.00% in 1984.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Nepal was 2.70% in 2003.
Nepal ranks 22nd globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 3.33% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Nepal in 2025 was 3.33%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_income-bottom-10,
title = {Nepal Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}