Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal
Nepal: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 20.13 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 20.13 % change on previous year for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 37.7% on the previous year and up 129.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Nepal peaked at 36.71 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -22.1 % change on previous year, in 2002.
That places Nepal 20th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -22.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -11.6 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2004 | 11.7 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 2005 | -6.61 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 2006 | -7.6 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 2007 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 2008 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -189.7% |
| 2009 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +98.6% |
| 2010 | -5.78 % change on previous year | -214.0% |
| 2011 | -0.7915 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2012 | 12.81 % change on previous year | -1718.4% |
| 2013 | 8.58 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2014 | 19.72 % change on previous year | +129.8% |
| 2015 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 2016 | -11.28 % change on previous year | -228.6% |
| 2017 | 12.86 % change on previous year | -214.0% |
| 2018 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2019 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 2020 | -15.83 % change on previous year | -594.3% |
| 2021 | -19.63 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2022 | 36.71 % change on previous year | -287.0% |
| 2023 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 2024 | 14.61 % change on previous year | +280.6% |
| 2025 | 20.13 % change on previous year | +37.7% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 20.13 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.53 % change on previous year, 3.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 20.13 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 12.1 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1718.4% | -0.7915 % change on previous year | 12.81 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -3.93 % change on previous year | -22.1 % change on previous year | 11.7 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.6 % change on previous year | -11.28 % change on previous year | 19.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.64 % change on previous year | -19.63 % change on previous year | 36.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 17 Tonga 23.57 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Peru 22.37 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Guinea-Bissau 21.08 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Chad 19.82 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Nicaragua 19.55 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Eritrea 18.19 % 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 exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Nepal?
- Exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Nepal was 20.13 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 36.71 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.1 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Nepal rank for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Nepal ranks 20th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.6%. 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 Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.