GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Nepal
Nepal: GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 170.10 billion current international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
170.10 billion current international $
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
83rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
170.10 billion current international $
in 2024
All-time low
16.20 billion current international $
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP, PPP in Nepal, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp, ppp in Nepal is 170.10 billion current international $, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 111.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Nepal peaked at 170.10 billion current international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.20 billion current international $, in 1990.
That places Nepal 83rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.20 billion current international $ | — |
| 1991 | 17.81 billion current international $ | +10.0% |
| 1992 | 18.96 billion current international $ | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 20.16 billion current international $ | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 22.28 billion current international $ | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 23.54 billion current international $ | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 25.25 billion current international $ | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 26.98 billion current international $ | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 28.11 billion current international $ | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 29.76 billion current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 32.32 billion current international $ | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 34.64 billion current international $ | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 35.22 billion current international $ | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 37.33 billion current international $ | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 40.13 billion current international $ | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 42.83 billion current international $ | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 45.63 billion current international $ | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 48.47 billion current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 52.42 billion current international $ | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 55.13 billion current international $ | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 58.49 billion current international $ | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 61.74 billion current international $ | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 67.90 billion current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 73.33 billion current international $ | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 80.28 billion current international $ | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 82.28 billion current international $ | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 83.20 billion current international $ | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 100.97 billion current international $ | +21.4% |
| 2018 | 111.09 billion current international $ | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 121.06 billion current international $ | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 122.69 billion current international $ | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 134.00 billion current international $ | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 151.64 billion current international $ | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 160.21 billion current international $ | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 170.10 billion current international $ | +6.2% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 170.10 billion current international $ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 72.60 billion current international $, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 170.10 billion current international $ is below the median for South Asia, which is 256.35 billion current international $, 66% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.91 billion current international $ | 16.20 billion current international $ | 29.76 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.41 billion current international $ | 32.32 billion current international $ | 55.13 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.03 billion current international $ | 58.49 billion current international $ | 121.06 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 147.73 billion current international $ | 122.69 billion current international $ | 170.10 billion current international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 80 Panama 186.97 billion current international $ compare
- 81 Democratic Republic of Congo 186.83 billion current international $ compare
- 82 Tunisia 177.42 billion current international $ compare
- 84 Uganda 163.84 billion current international $ compare
- 85 Cameroon 162.84 billion current international $ compare
- 86 Puerto Rico 160.66 billion current international $ compare
More population data for Nepal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0333 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.593 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6271 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,401 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8872 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8575 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.601 (2100)
- Population density 222.05 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.41 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp, ppp in Nepal?
- Gdp, ppp in Nepal was 170.10 billion current international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 170.10 billion current international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.20 billion current international $ in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for gdp, ppp?
- Nepal ranks 83rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release