Nepal GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nepal is $45.84 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3%. GDP per capita is $1,548.

Nepal GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Nepal has grown from $2.26 billion in 1980 to $45.84 billion in 2026.

Nepal GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Nepal. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

4.30%

Best Year

1984 (+9.7%)

Worst Year

1983 (-3%)

Years of Contraction

3 of 47

GDP per capita in Nepal rose from $1,512 in 2025 to $1,548 in 2026, an increase of 2.4%.

"Nepal GDP", "Nepal gross domestic product", and "Nepal economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nepal

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Nepal for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Nepal nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$45,844,000,000	3%	$1,548	-0.07%
2025	$44,810,000,000	4.6%	$1,512	-0.02%
2024	$42,914,000,000	3.7%	$1,447	-0.15%
2023	$41,048,000,000	2%	$1,382	-0.07%
2022	$41,183,000,000	5.6%	$1,386	0.81%
2021	$36,927,000,000	4.8%	$1,253	1.75%
2020	$33,434,000,000	-2.4%	$1,154	1.95%
2019	$34,186,000,000	6.7%	$1,203	1.19%
2018	$33,112,000,000	7.6%	$1,179	0.25%
2017	$28,972,000,000	9%	$1,034	0.2%
2016	$24,524,000,000	0.4%	$877	0.47%
2015	$24,361,000,000	4%	$876	0.55%
2014	$22,722,000,000	6%	$821	0.3%
2013	$22,162,000,000	3.5%	$803	0.2%
2012	$21,703,000,000	4.7%	$788	0.26%
2011	$21,685,000,000	3.4%	$790	0.45%
2010	$18,253,000,000	4.8%	$668	0.62%
2009	$14,663,000,000	4.5%	$540	0.68%
2008	$14,310,000,000	6.1%	$530	0.75%
2007	$11,777,000,000	3.4%	$440	0.84%
2006	$10,316,000,000	3.4%	$388	0.97%
2005	$9,331,000,000	3.5%	$355	1.12%
2004	$8,297,000,000	4.7%	$319	1.28%
2003	$7,218,000,000	3.9%	$281	1.42%
2002	$6,816,000,000	0.1%	$269	1.53%
2001	$6,719,000,000	5.6%	$269	1.63%
2000	$6,537,000,000	6.1%	$266	1.75%
1999	$6,164,000,000	4.5%	$256	1.88%
1998	$5,992,000,000	2.9%	$253	1.99%
1997	$6,027,000,000	5.3%	$260	2.1%
1996	$5,544,000,000	5.3%	$244	2.23%
1995	$5,379,000,000	3.5%	$242	2.43%
1994	$4,954,000,000	8.2%	$228	2.54%
1993	$4,743,000,000	3.8%	$224	2.77%
1992	$4,417,000,000	4.1%	$214	2.86%
1991	$4,861,000,000	6.4%	$243	2.62%
1990	$4,442,000,000	4.6%	$228	2.45%
1989	$4,317,000,000	4.3%	$227	2.25%
1988	$4,270,000,000	7.7%	$229	2.13%
1987	$3,621,000,000	1.7%	$198	2.14%
1986	$3,491,000,000	4.6%	$195	2.23%
1985	$3,208,000,000	6.1%	$184	2.31%
1984	$3,089,000,000	9.7%	$181	2.34%
1983	$2,920,000,000	-3%	$175	2.35%
1982	$2,669,000,000	3.8%	$164	2.35%
1981	$2,641,000,000	8.3%	$166	2.32%
1980	$2,258,000,000	-2.3%	$145	—

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Nepal GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Nepal through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Nepal nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$70,396,000,000	5%	$2,384	-0.06%
2030	$64,168,000,000	5%	$2,172	-0.06%
2029	$58,294,000,000	5.1%	$1,972	-0.06%
2028	$52,928,000,000	5.3%	$1,789	-0.06%
2027	$48,090,000,000	4.6%	$1,624	-0.06%

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Nepal ranks #104 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Nepal?

The nominal GDP of Nepal in 2026 is $45.84 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Nepal 104th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Nepal?

The GDP growth rate of Nepal in 2026 is 3%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Nepal?

GDP per capita in Nepal in 2026 is $1,548, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Nepal expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Nepal to reach $70.40 billion by 2031, up from $45.84 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.