Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Nepal
Nepal: Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth was 0.4353 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Nepal, 2001–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2026, consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Nepal stood at 0.4353 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 74.8% on the previous year and down 88.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Nepal peaked at 13.43 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Nepal ranks 155th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +79.7% |
| 2004 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 2005 | 8.51 % change on previous year | +173.4% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 4.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 13.43 % change on previous year | +190.0% |
| 2009 | 10.32 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2010 | 9.47 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 7.52 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2012 | 10.37 % change on previous year | +37.9% |
| 2013 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 7.06 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2015 | 11.57 % change on previous year | +64.0% |
| 2016 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 2017 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2018 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 6.55 % change on previous year | +76.4% |
| 2020 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 2021 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +142.9% |
| 2022 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2024 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2026 | 0.4353 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 0.4353 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.22 % change on previous year, 36% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 0.4353 % change on previous year is below the median for South Asia, which is 0.5726 % change on previous year, 76% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 13.43 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.45 % change on previous year | 3.71 % change on previous year | 11.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.22 % change on previous year | 0.4353 % change on previous year | 7.38 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 152 Mauritania 0.4607 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Bermuda 0.4472 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Qatar 0.4469 % change on previous year compare
- 156 China, mainland 0.4066 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Denmark 0.3993 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Guinea-Bissau 0.3442 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 56.90 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -23.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.92 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Nepal?
- Consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth in Nepal was 0.4353 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 13.43 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Nepal rank for consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth?
- Nepal ranks 155th out of 206 countries with data for 2026.
- Is consumer prices, general indices (2015 = 100) — value, annual growth rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Consumer Prices, General Indices (2015 = 100) — Value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.