Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Nepal
Nepal: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 6.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Nepal, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 6.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Nepal peaked at 31.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
That places Nepal 74th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 31.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2002 | 24.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.7% |
| 2003 | 20.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 19.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 16.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.4% |
| 2006 | 13.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 11.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 9.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 2009 | 10.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 7.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.3% |
| 2011 | 5.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.4% |
| 2012 | 6.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 6.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 7.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 7.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 7.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 6.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 6.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 6.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 5.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 3.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.2% |
| 2022 | 4.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 5.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 5.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2025 | 6.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 6.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 75% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 6.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for South Asia, which is 14.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 44% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 31.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 71 Algeria 7.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 72 Macao 7.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 73 Mexico 6.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 75 Namibia 6.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 76 Nicaragua 6.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 77 Ukraine 4.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 33.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Nepal?
- Exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Nepal was 6.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 31.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2001.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does Nepal rank for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Nepal ranks 74th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.