Nepal Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Nepal's industry value added was 11.56% in 2025, ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1965–2025.
Overview
Nepal's industry value added stood at 11.56% in 2025, a rise of +0.14% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.56% by 2025. Nepal ranked 172nd globally.
Nepal’s industry value added (IVA) stood at 11.56 % of GDP in 2025, placing the country 172nd in the World Bank’s global ranking and marking a modest rise from the 1965 baseline of 10.85 %. The sector’s historical trajectory has been volatile: after a low of 7.86 % in 1975, IVA surged to an all‑time peak of 21.49 % in 1996 before retreating to current levels. Over the 61‑year series, the average contribution remains well below that of peers such as the Marshall Islands (11.84 %) and Timor‑Leste (11.37 %). The post‑peak decline reflects structural constraints, limited industrial diversification, and competition from a burgeoning services sector. Recent policy initiatives aimed at expanding manufacturing clusters and improving infrastructure could rekindle growth, but sustained progress will depend on attracting foreign investment and enhancing skill development to shift the long‑term trend upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 11.35% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.46% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.56% | +0.14% | #172 |
| 2024 | 11.42% | −0.55% | #14 |
| 2023 | 11.97% | −0.21% | #24 |
| 2022 | 12.18% | +0.39% | #29 |
| 2021 | 11.79% | −0.26% | #26 |
| 2020 | 12.05% | −0.96% | #19 |
| 2019 | 13.01% | −0.19% | #28 |
| 2018 | 13.20% | +0.34% | #29 |
| 2017 | 12.86% | +0.21% | #31 |
| 2016 | 12.66% | −0.51% | #26 |
| 2015 | 13.16% | −0.40% | #28 |
| 2014 | 13.56% | −0.23% | #28 |
| 2013 | 13.80% | −0.18% | #28 |
| 2012 | 13.98% | +0.58% | #32 |
| 2011 | 13.39% | −0.81% | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's industry value added was 11.56% in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's industry value added peaked at 21.49% in 1996.
The lowest industry value added in Nepal was 7.86% in 1975.
Nepal ranks 172nd globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's industry value added is projected to reach 11.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Nepal in 2025 was 11.56%. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_industry-value-added,
title = {Nepal Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}