Nepal

Country in Asia

In brief

Population: 29.6M (2025). World rank 52 of 216; in Asia, 20 of 49. Area: 147,181 km². World rank 96 of 249; in Asia, 27 of 50. GDP per person: $1,536 (2025). World rank 182 of 210 (1 = best); in Asia, 43 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 27.8M → 29.6M, GDP $24.4B → $45.5B, and GDP per person $876 → $1,536. Worse than all its neighbours (China and India): life expectancy and GDP per person.

State

Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Local name: नेपाल
Capital: Kathmandu
Region: Asia
Form of government: Federal parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 29,618,118 2025
Area: 147,181 km²
GDP: $45.5B 2025
GDP per person: $1,536 2025
Life expectancy: 70.6 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Nepali
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Time zones: UTC+5:45
Calling code: +977
Emergency numbers: 100, 101, 102
Driving side: Left
Plug types: C, D
Mains voltage: 230 V