Communications, computer, etc. in Nepal
Nepal: Communications, computer, etc. was 45.6% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Communications, computer, etc. in Nepal, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, communications, computer, etc. in Nepal stood at 45.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.4% on the previous year and down 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Nepal peaked at 76.8% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 35.8%, in 2009.
That places Nepal 40th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Communications, computer, etc. in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 61.2% | — |
| 1977 | 59.3% | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 60.8% | +2.5% |
| 1979 | 53.9% | -11.4% |
| 1980 | 53.3% | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 52.2% | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 56.4% | +8.0% |
| 1983 | 65.7% | +16.6% |
| 1984 | 67.3% | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 66.2% | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 60.2% | -9.1% |
| 1987 | 57.6% | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 55.2% | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| 1990 | 43.7% | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 38.4% | -12.2% |
| 1992 | 45.6% | +18.9% |
| 1993 | 39.4% | -13.6% |
| 1994 | 62.3% | +58.2% |
| 1995 | 65.7% | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 68.8% | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 76.8% | +11.7% |
| 1998 | 56.0% | -27.1% |
| 1999 | 65.0% | +16.1% |
| 2000 | 56.7% | -12.8% |
| 2001 | 53.8% | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 54.2% | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 36.6% | -32.5% |
| 2004 | 43.0% | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 55.9% | +30.1% |
| 2006 | 57.3% | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 53.1% | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 49.9% | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 35.8% | -28.2% |
| 2010 | 42.8% | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 50.8% | +18.7% |
| 2012 | 58.3% | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 60.7% | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 62.5% | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 62.7% | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 62.1% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 53.8% | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 54.9% | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 49.2% | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 71.5% | +45.2% |
| 2021 | 75.4% | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 59.1% | -21.6% |
| 2023 | 54.0% | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 45.6% | -15.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 58.8% | 53.9% | 61.2% | 4 |
| 1980s | 58.0% | 46.2% | 67.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.2% | 38.4% | 76.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.6% | 35.8% | 57.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.8% | 42.8% | 62.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.1% | 45.6% | 75.4% | 5 |
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 4,364 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 5 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Nepal?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Nepal was 45.6% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 76.8% in 1997.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.8% in 2009.
- How does Nepal rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Nepal ranks 40th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.