Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Nepal
Nepal: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) was 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
26th
of 163 countries
All-time high
21.78 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1964
All-time low
2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2022
Years of data
63
1960–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Nepal, 1960–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Nepal peaked at 21.78 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1964 and was at its lowest, 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Nepal ranks 26th of 163 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP (Bolt) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 18.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 1962 | 17.96 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1963 | 21.26 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.3% |
| 1964 | 21.78 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 15.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -30.9% |
| 1966 | 13.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1967 | 13.83 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 1968 | 15.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1969 | 15.55 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1970 | 14.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1971 | 14.07 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 12.51 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 13.11 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 11.13 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
| 1975 | 8.73 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.5% |
| 1976 | 9.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 1977 | 10.71 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 9.64 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 8.54 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.4% |
| 1980 | 7.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1981 | 7.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 7.25 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 6.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 7.16 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 7.49 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 7.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 7.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 6.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 6.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 6.76 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 6.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 7.96 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +19.8% |
| 1993 | 7.67 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 7.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 7.12 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 7.29 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 7.05 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 7.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 7.38 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 7.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 6.91 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 6.86 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 6.8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 6.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 5.7 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 5.31 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 4.8 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 4.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 4.27 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 3.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 2.75 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.4% |
| 2012 | 2.86 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 2.92 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 3.02 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 2.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 2.89 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 2.67 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 2.51 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 2.6 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 2.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 2.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.87 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.2 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 13.06 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 21.78 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.29 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 8.54 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 14.52 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.14 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.45 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.94 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.27 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.65 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.96 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.82 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.19 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.17 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.87 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.51 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.46 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.59 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 23 Belarus 2.38 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Morocco 2.37 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 25 Zambia 2.35 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 27 Lebanon 2.32 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 28 Burundi 2.28 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 29 Thailand 2.27 international-$ in 2011 prices 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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0042 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Nepal?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Nepal was 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 21.78 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 1964.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.33 international-$ in 2011 prices per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Nepal rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Nepal ranks 26th out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. 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 domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.