Infrastructure
High confidenceInstalled hydropower capacity
3,000 MW
2024latest data
20
out of 100 — Early stage
+28% per year
5-year average trend
What this means
Nepal's theoretical hydropower potential is 83,000 MW, of which 43,000 MW is commercially viable. In 2024, only ~3,000 MW is installed — less than 4% of potential.
Historical data & projections to 2040
2000–2024Current trend
10,108.99 MW
by 2040
Moderate reform (+25%)
13,507.48 MW
by 2040
Aggressive reform (+50%)
17,955.68 MW
by 2040
Stagnation (-50%)
5,570.84 MW
by 2040
Historical data
| Year | Value | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,000 MW | Nepal Electricity Authority | Verified |
| 2022 | 2,128 MW | Nepal Electricity Authority | Verified |
| 2020 | 1,173 MW | Nepal Electricity Authority | Verified |
| 2018 | 1,072 MW | Nepal Electricity Authority | Verified |
| 2015 | 844 MW | Nepal Electricity Authority | Verified |
| 2010 | 702 MW | Nepal Electricity Authority | Verified |
| 2000 | 485 MW | Nepal Electricity Authority | Verified |
At a glance
Developed country benchmark
15,000 MW
Nepal's 2040 target
10,000 MW
Progress to benchmark
20% of the way there
Direction
Higher is better
Data confidence
High confidence