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Nepal economy
Nepal’s economy grew 4.4% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 2.6% in 2025, and 10.5% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 4.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.6% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $45.5 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $1,536 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $5,737 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 3.9% | 2024 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −5.9% | 2023 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 2.4% | 2022 |
| Population | 29.6 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.