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Nepal Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

12.07% −1.87% (-13.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #92 Global Peak 19.81% (2019) Source World Bank

Nepal Tax Revenue (1990–2025)

Overview

Nepal's tax revenue stood at 12.07% in 2025, a decline of +1.87% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.07% by 2025. Nepal ranked 92nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 11.00% - -
2025* trend 12.07% - -
2025 12.07% −1.87% #92
2023 13.94% −3.54% #29
2021 17.49% +1.71% #73
2020 15.77% −4.04% #68
2019 19.81% +0.73% #90
2018 19.08% +1.08% #90
2017 18.00% +1.86% #89
2016 16.14% +1.46% #70
2015 14.69% +0.69% #62
2014 13.99% +0.70% #53
2013 13.30% +1.26% #38
2012 12.04% +0.42% #33
2011 11.62% −1.77% #26
2010 13.40% +1.55% #46
2009 11.84% +1.40% #34
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nepal's tax revenue?

Nepal's tax revenue was 12.07% in 2025. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 13.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Nepal?

Nepal's tax revenue peaked at 19.81% in 2019.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Nepal?

The lowest tax revenue in Nepal was 6.48% in 1992.

How does Nepal rank in tax revenue?

Nepal ranks 92nd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tax revenue of Nepal in 2025?

Nepal's tax revenue is projected to reach 12.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Nepal in 2025?

The tax revenue of Nepal in 2025 was 12.07%. This ranks 92nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_nepal_tax-revenue, title = {Nepal Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }