Economy
GDP per capita
$1,447
Latest data: 2024
11
out of 100 — Early stage
+8.3% per year
5-year average trend
What this means
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.
Historical data & projections to 2040
1960–2024Current trend
$4,923.81
by 2040
Moderate reform (+25%)
$6,593.78
by 2040
Aggressive reform (+50%)
$8,784.03
by 2040
Stagnation (-50%)
$2,700.67
by 2040
Historical data
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,447 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2023 | $1,404 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2022 | $1,336 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2021 | $1,190 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2020 | $1,097 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2019 | $1,071 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2018 | $1,004 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2015 | $748 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2010 | $491 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2005 | $338 | World Bank Open Data |
| 2000 | $244 | World Bank Open Data |
| 1990 | $215 | World Bank Open Data |
| 1980 | $131 | World Bank Open Data |
| 1970 | $76 | World Bank Open Data |
| 1960 | $51 | World Bank Open Data |
At a glance
Developed country benchmark
$13,000
Nepal's 2040 target
$3,000
Progress to benchmark
11% of way there
Direction
Higher is better
Data confidence
high confidence
Regional comparison
Nepal
$1,447
India
$2,730
Bangladesh
$2,688
Pakistan
$1,566
SriLanka
$4,025
SouthKorea
$33,147
Benchmark$13,000