Gdp per capita penn world table in Nepal
Nepal: Gdp per capita penn world table was 5,080 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5,080
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
150th
of 184 countries
All-time high
5,156
in 2022
All-time low
800.55
in 1961
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gdp per capita penn world table in Nepal, 1960–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, gdp per capita penn world table in Nepal stood at 5,080.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 53.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita penn world table in Nepal peaked at 5,156 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 800.55, in 1961.
That places Nepal 150th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gdp per capita penn world table in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 813.43 | — |
| 1961 | 800.55 | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 809.89 | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 804.21 | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 874.66 | +8.8% |
| 1965 | 845.25 | -3.4% |
| 1966 | 893.53 | +5.7% |
| 1967 | 853.74 | -4.5% |
| 1968 | 842.1 | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 870.98 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 903.88 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 864.21 | -4.4% |
| 1972 | 877.79 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 847.7 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 868.09 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 862.61 | -0.6% |
| 1976 | 879.29 | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 880.24 | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 893.91 | +1.6% |
| 1979 | 917.47 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 853.5 | -7.0% |
| 1981 | 925.47 | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 958.56 | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 975.35 | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 1,019 | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 1,040 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 1,083 | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 1,077 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 1,137 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 1,207 | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 1,212 | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 1,284 | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 1,266 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 1,329 | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 1,564 | +17.6% |
| 1995 | 1,633 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 1,742 | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 1,709 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 1,617 | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 1,583 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 1,589 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 1,490 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 1,480 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 1,620 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 1,575 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 1,599 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 1,694 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 1,824 | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 2,014 | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 2,302 | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 2,590 | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 2,876 | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 3,166 | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 3,315 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 3,581 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 3,506 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 3,715 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 4,206 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 4,572 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 4,860 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 4,614 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 4,802 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 5,156 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 5,080 | -1.5% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 5,080 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6,271, 81% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 5,080 is below the median for South Asia, which is 10,844, 47% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 840.83 | 800.55 | 893.53 | 10 |
| 1970s | 879.52 | 847.7 | 917.47 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,028 | 853.5 | 1,207 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,494 | 1,212 | 1,742 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,719 | 1,480 | 2,302 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,639 | 2,590 | 4,860 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,913 | 4,614 | 5,156 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 25.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -15.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 4.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -19.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 3.52 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita penn world table in Nepal?
- Gdp per capita penn world table in Nepal was 5,080 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita penn world table recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 5,156 in 2022.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita penn world table recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 800.55 in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for gdp per capita penn world table?
- Nepal ranks 150th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp per capita penn world table rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp per capita penn world table. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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