Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Nepal
Nepal: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.58 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Nepal, 1976–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Nepal stood at 5.58 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 48.1% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Nepal peaked at 29.15 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -14.76 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Nepal 128th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -8.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | -5.65 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1978 | 18.73 % change on previous year | -431.5% |
| 1979 | 14.61 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1980 | 8.15 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 1981 | 16.42 % change on previous year | +101.6% |
| 1982 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 1983 | 5.85 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1985 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1986 | 8.98 % change on previous year | +651.7% |
| 1987 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1988 | 19.9 % change on previous year | +377.6% |
| 1989 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -93.2% |
| 1990 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +109.1% |
| 1991 | 8.65 % change on previous year | +205.8% |
| 1992 | -14.76 % change on previous year | -270.7% |
| 1993 | 8.15 % change on previous year | -155.2% |
| 1994 | 13.25 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
| 1995 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 1996 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 7.39 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 1998 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -120.9% |
| 1999 | -0.2625 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2000 | 11.47 % change on previous year | -4469.6% |
| 2001 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 0.8006 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2003 | 6.6 % change on previous year | +723.9% |
| 2004 | 14.84 % change on previous year | +124.9% |
| 2005 | 13.87 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 14.11 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 15.14 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 23.15 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 2009 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 2010 | 29.15 % change on previous year | +635.9% |
| 2011 | 28.29 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2012 | -0.4033 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2013 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -1051.7% |
| 2014 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 2015 | 8.96 % change on previous year | +235.0% |
| 2016 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 2017 | 17.89 % change on previous year | +1142.0% |
| 2018 | 14.67 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2019 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2020 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2021 | 14.05 % change on previous year | -532.0% |
| 2022 | 13.5 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2023 | -5.75 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
| 2024 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -165.5% |
| 2025 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.74 % change on previous year | -8.74 % change on previous year | 18.73 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 7.51 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 19.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.49 % change on previous year | -14.76 % change on previous year | 13.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.48 % change on previous year | 0.8006 % change on previous year | 23.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.08 % change on previous year | -0.4033 % change on previous year | 29.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.65 % change on previous year | -5.75 % change on previous year | 14.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 125 Chad 5.59 % change on previous year compare
- 126 United States of America 5.59 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Niger 5.58 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Seychelles 5.55 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Maldives 5.37 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Ecuador 5.3 % change on previous year 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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,134 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.23 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 1,882 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 166.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 256,455 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9996 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Nepal?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Nepal was 5.58 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 29.15 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.76 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Nepal rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Nepal ranks 128th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. 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 national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.