Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal
Nepal: Gross fixed capital formation was 758.68 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal, 2001–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 758.68 billion constant LCU for gross fixed capital formation in 2025.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Nepal peaked at 904.14 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 250.09 billion constant LCU, in 2001.
That places Nepal 58th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 250.09 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2002 | 250.41 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 259.88 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 268.38 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 269.79 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 299.72 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 315.56 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 321.41 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 323.00 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 376.67 billion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 2011 | 373.94 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 381.17 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 414.56 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 466.47 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 536.42 billion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 570.68 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 702.41 billion constant LCU | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 785.37 billion constant LCU | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 874.48 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 796.39 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 874.41 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 904.14 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 761.12 billion constant LCU | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 790.77 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 758.68 billion constant LCU | -4.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 758.68 billion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 109.54 billion constant LCU, 6.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 758.68 billion constant LCU is below the median for South Asia, which is 2.12 trillion constant LCU, 36% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 284.25 billion constant LCU | 250.09 billion constant LCU | 323.00 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 548.22 billion constant LCU | 373.94 billion constant LCU | 874.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 814.25 billion constant LCU | 758.68 billion constant LCU | 904.14 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
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 fixed capital formation in Nepal?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Nepal was 758.68 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 904.14 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 250.09 billion constant LCU in 2001.
- How does Nepal rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Nepal ranks 58th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 fixed capital formation (constant LCU). 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 is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.