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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
Undernourishment
5.3%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Nepal2023 · 5.3%
05.9311.8517.7823.71960199320252001: 23.7%2002: 22%2003: 20%2004: 17.8%2005: 16.9%2006: 16%2007: 14.9%2008: 13.1%2009: 11.7%2010: 10.8%2011: 10.1%2012: 9.4%2013: 8.7%2014: 8.2%2015: 7.1%2016: 5.9%2017: 4.9%2018: 4.5%2019: 4.6%2020: 5%2021: 5.2%2022: 5.4%2023: 5.3%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Nepal in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
Kathmandu
Country code
NPL

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