Nepal GDP Per Capita (2026)
Nepal has a developing South Asian economy supported by agriculture, tourism, services, remittances, construction, hydropower, and small-scale manufacturing. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic output compares with the size of the population and helps track changes in production per resident over time. Explore Nepal’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,548
Est. in USD
World Rank
#165
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+2.4%
+$36
Asia Rank
#43
Out of 49 countries
1. Nepal GDP Per Capita in 2026
Nepal’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, services, tourism, construction, and other activities. Because the country has a sizeable population relative to the scale of its economy, adjusting total GDP for population provides important context. The measure also helps compare Nepal with economies of different sizes and stages of development.
2. Nepal GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Nepal GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,548 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $1,512 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $1,447 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $1,382 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | $1,386 | +10.6% |
| 2021 | $1,253 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | $1,154 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | $1,203 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $1,179 | +14.0% |
| 2017 | $1,034 | +17.9% |
| 2016 | $877 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | $876 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | $821 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $803 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $788 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | $790 | +18.3% |
| 2010 | $668 | +23.7% |
| 2009 | $540 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | $530 | +20.5% |
| 2007 | $440 | +13.4% |
| 2006 | $388 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | $355 | +11.3% |
| 2004 | $319 | +13.5% |
| 2003 | $281 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | $269 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $269 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | $266 | +4.3% |
| 1999 | $255 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | $253 | -2.7% |
| 1997 | $260 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | $244 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | $242 | +6.1% |
| 1994 | $228 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | $224 | +4.7% |
| 1992 | $214 | -11.9% |
| 1991 | $243 | +6.6% |
| 1990 | $228 | +0.4% |
| 1989 | $227 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | $229 | +15.7% |
| 1987 | $198 | +1.5% |
| 1986 | $195 | +6.0% |
| 1985 | $184 | +1.7% |
| 1984 | $181 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | $175 | +6.7% |
| 1982 | $164 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | $166 | +14.5% |
| 1980 | $145 | — |
4. Nepal GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+2.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+23.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+76.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+299.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Nepal’s GDP per capita has generally increased as services, remittances, tourism, infrastructure, urbanization, and hydropower development have expanded. Population trends, inflation, exchange rates, agricultural conditions, investment, and visitor activity can influence annual progress. Historical data helps show how broader economic development has translated into changes in output generated per resident.
5. Nepal GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Nepal
$1,548
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Nepal’s GDP per capita is approximately
91.9%
below the
Asia average
and
93.9%
below the world average.
6. Nepal GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #40 | Laos | $2,403 |
| #41 | Tajikistan | $1,939 |
| #42 | Pakistan | $1,729 |
| #43 | Nepal | $1,548 |
| #44 | Timor-Leste | $1,520 |
| #45 | Myanmar | $1,519 |
| #46 | Syria | $847 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Nepal
Nepal GDP (Nominal)
$45.8 Billion
(2026)
Nepal GDP Per Capita
$1,548
(2026)
Nepal’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity produced across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size of the Nepalese economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer a more balanced view of economic development.
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8. Nepal GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,624 | +4.9% |
| 2028 | $1,789 | +10.2% |
| 2029 | $1,972 | +10.2% |
| 2030 | $2,172 | +10.1% |
Nepal GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,172 by 2030, representing a 40.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Nepal GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Nepal GDP per capita is estimated at $1,548 in 2026.
It ranks #165 globally and #43 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 2.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 23.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 76.5%.
It is approximately 91.9% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 93.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,172 by 2030, 40.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Nepal GDP Per Capita FAQs
Nepal GDP per capita is estimated at $1,548 in 2026.
Nepal ranks #165 globally and #43 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 2.4% compared with 2025.
Nepal GDP per capita was approximately $876 in 2015.
Nepal GDP per capita is approximately 91.9% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.