Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal
Nepal: Gross fixed capital formation was -4.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal, 2002–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Nepal is -4.1%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 204.2% on the previous year and down 127.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Nepal peaked at 23.1% in 2017 and was at its lowest, -15.8%, in 2023.
Nepal ranks 150th of 166 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.1% | — |
| 2003 | 3.8% | +2771.4% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -83.9% |
| 2006 | 11.1% | +2010.9% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | -52.3% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | -64.9% |
| 2009 | 0.5% | -73.4% |
| 2010 | 16.6% | +3270.4% |
| 2011 | -0.7% | -104.4% |
| 2012 | 1.9% | -367.2% |
| 2013 | 8.8% | +352.9% |
| 2014 | 12.5% | +43.0% |
| 2015 | 15.0% | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 6.4% | -57.4% |
| 2017 | 23.1% | +261.4% |
| 2018 | 11.8% | -48.8% |
| 2019 | 11.3% | -3.9% |
| 2020 | -8.9% | -178.7% |
| 2021 | 9.8% | -209.7% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | -65.3% |
| 2023 | -15.8% | -565.3% |
| 2024 | 3.9% | -124.6% |
| 2025 | -4.1% | -204.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3% | 0.1% | 11.1% | 8 |
| 2010s | 10.7% | -0.7% | 23.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.0% | -15.8% | 9.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 147 Denmark -3.5% compare
- 148 Niger -3.7% compare
- 149 Greenland -3.8% compare
- 151 San Marino -4.7% compare
- 152 New Zealand -4.9% compare
- 153 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -5.1% 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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8032 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,234 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 61.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 94,308 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 8.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0689 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Nepal?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal was -4.1% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 23.1% in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.8% in 2023.
- How does Nepal rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Nepal ranks 150th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 127.1%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.