Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita in Nepal
Nepal: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita was 32,002 constant LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita in Nepal, 2001–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita in Nepal is 32,002 constant LCU per person, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita in Nepal peaked at 39,139 constant LCU per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6,011 constant LCU per person, in 2002.
Nepal ranks 73rd of 170 countries on this measure, 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 (constant LCU), per capita in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,099 constant LCU per person | — |
| 2002 | 6,011 constant LCU per person | -15.3% |
| 2003 | 6,310 constant LCU per person | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 7,317 constant LCU per person | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 7,921 constant LCU per person | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 8,192 constant LCU per person | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 8,532 constant LCU per person | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 10,977 constant LCU per person | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 11,839 constant LCU per person | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 15,818 constant LCU per person | +33.6% |
| 2011 | 15,788 constant LCU per person | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 16,472 constant LCU per person | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 17,901 constant LCU per person | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 20,510 constant LCU per person | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 21,823 constant LCU per person | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 20,064 constant LCU per person | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 31,072 constant LCU per person | +54.9% |
| 2018 | 34,773 constant LCU per person | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 38,186 constant LCU per person | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 27,467 constant LCU per person | -28.1% |
| 2021 | 35,324 constant LCU per person | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 39,139 constant LCU per person | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 32,188 constant LCU per person | -17.8% |
| 2024 | 31,022 constant LCU per person | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 32,002 constant LCU per person | +3.2% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 32,002 constant LCU per person is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21,190 constant LCU per person, 1.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 32,002 constant LCU per person is below the median for South Asia, which is 67,655 constant LCU per person, 47% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,244 constant LCU per person | 6,011 constant LCU per person | 11,839 constant LCU per person | 9 |
| 2010s | 23,241 constant LCU per person | 15,788 constant LCU per person | 38,186 constant LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 32,857 constant LCU per person | 27,467 constant LCU per person | 39,139 constant LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 70 China 36,322 constant LCU per person compare
- 71 Kenya 35,035 constant LCU per person compare
- 72 Mauritania 32,442 constant LCU per person compare
- 74 Moldova 27,837 constant LCU per person compare
- 75 Switzerland 27,228 constant LCU per person compare
- 76 Botswana 25,622 constant LCU per person 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 (constant lcu), per capita in Nepal?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita in Nepal was 32,002 constant LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 39,139 constant LCU per person in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,011 constant LCU per person in 2002.
- How does Nepal rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita?
- Nepal ranks 73rd out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.