Nepal

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Nepal is located in Southern Asia. Its capital is Kathmandu, and it has a population of 29,618,118 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 147,181 square kilometers (approximately 56,827 square miles). Its currency is Nepalese rupee. The population density is approximately 201 people per square kilometer. Nepal shares land borders with 2 countries: China and India.

About Nepal

Nepal at a glance

Economy of Nepal

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Nepal

CN

China

CapitalBeijing

Population1,406,585,000

IN

India

CapitalNew Delhi

Population1,463,865,525