Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Nepal
Nepal: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 15.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.96 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
107th
of 200 countries
All-time high
16.99 billion BoP, current US$
in 2021
All-time low
196.90 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Nepal stood at 15.96 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 106.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Nepal peaked at 16.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 196.90 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Nepal 107th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 196.90 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 211.74 million BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 277.62 million BoP, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1979 | 325.64 million BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1980 | 415.65 million BoP, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1981 | 456.32 million BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1982 | 491.48 million BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 556.24 million BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 502.43 million BoP, current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 559.74 million BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 550.16 million BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 643.61 million BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1988 | 815.68 million BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 715.84 million BoP, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 1990 | 833.94 million BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1991 | 940.82 million BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 977.07 million BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1994 | 1.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1995 | 1.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 1.44 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.1% |
| 1999 | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2000 | 1.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 1.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 2.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 2.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 2.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 3.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 4.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2009 | 5.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 5.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 6.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 6.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 7.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 8.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 7.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 10.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2017 | 11.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2018 | 14.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2019 | 13.84 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 10.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.7% |
| 2021 | 16.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +58.9% |
| 2022 | 15.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 14.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 14.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 15.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 15.96 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.62 billion BoP, current US$, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 15.96 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 20.40 billion BoP, current US$, 78% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 252.98 million BoP, current US$ | 196.90 million BoP, current US$ | 325.64 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 570.72 million BoP, current US$ | 415.65 million BoP, current US$ | 815.68 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 833.94 million BoP, current US$ | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 14.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 104 Armenia 16.57 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Iceland 16.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 106 Mongolia 16.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 108 Kyrgyzstan 15.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 109 Senegal 14.92 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 110 North Macedonia 14.07 billion BoP, current US$ 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 imports of goods and services in Nepal?
- Imports of goods and services in Nepal was 15.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 16.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 196.90 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Nepal rank for imports of goods and services?
- Nepal ranks 107th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.