GDP per capita
GDP per person shows the average economic output per citizen. Nepal's GDP per capita was around $1,447 in 2024 (World Bank). Upper-middle income threshold is $4,516.
Unit: USD
GDP growth rate
Annual GDP growth rate. Nepal needs sustained 6-7% growth to reach middle-income status by 2040.
Unit: %
Remittances (% of GDP)
Remittances as percentage of GDP. Nepal's extreme dependence (~25-27% of GDP) shows the economy has not created enough domestic employment. Reducing this means Nepal is producing more at home.
Unit: %
Poverty rate
Population living below the national poverty line. Nepal has made significant progress — from 42% in 1996 to under 18% in 2023 — but much remains.
Unit: %
Youth unemployment
Unemployment rate among 15-24 year olds. Youth unemployment drives emigration and political instability.
Unit: %
Foreign direct investment
Net foreign direct investment inflows as a percentage of GDP. Nepal consistently attracts under 0.5% — a sign of governance and regulatory barriers.
Unit: % of GDP
Consumer price inflation
Annual consumer price inflation. High inflation erodes purchasing power, especially for lower-income households.
Unit: %