Gross capital formation in Nepal
Nepal: Gross capital formation was 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Nepal, 2001–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Nepal is 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Nepal peaked at 14.59 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.91 billion constant 2015 US$, in 2002.
That places Nepal 80th out of 163 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2002 | 1.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 2.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 2.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 2.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 2.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 2.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 3.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 4.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 5.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +34.4% |
| 2011 | 5.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 5.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 6.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 7.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 7.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 7.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 10.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +55.2% |
| 2018 | 12.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 13.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 9.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | -26.7% |
| 2021 | 13.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +30.9% |
| 2022 | 14.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 11.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | -17.8% |
| 2024 | 11.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.34 billion constant 2015 US$, 2.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 18.15 billion constant 2015 US$, 66% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.04 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | 13.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | 14.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 77 Cambodia 13.43 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 78 Slovenia 12.36 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 79 Bahrain 12.01 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 81 Uruguay 11.23 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 82 Senegal 10.62 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 83 Luxembourg 10.51 billion constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate 33.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Nepal?
- Gross capital formation in Nepal was 11.89 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 14.59 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.91 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2002.
- How does Nepal rank for gross capital formation?
- Nepal ranks 80th out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.