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South Asia · Country statistics

Nepal

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population29.62M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$45.49B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.54K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth70.62024 · yearsInternet use46.3%2024 · % of populationForest area41.6%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
68.7%

% of people aged 15+·2019

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Nepal2019 · 68.7%
017.1834.3551.5368.711960199320251981: 20.6%1991: 33%2001: 48.6%2008: 55.6%2011: 59.6%2016: 65.5%2017: 66.9%2019: 68.7%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Nepal in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
Kathmandu
Country code
NPL

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