Imports of goods and services in Nepal
Nepal: Imports of goods and services was 14.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
14.41 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
109th
of 199 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
49
1976–2024
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Nepal stood at 14.41 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 64.1% 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$, in 1976.
That places Nepal 109th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | 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$ | +2.1% |
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 | 14.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 16.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 106 Uganda 16.12 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 107 Kyrgyzstan 15.10 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 108 Senegal 14.92 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 110 North Macedonia 14.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 111 Albania 13.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 112 Moldova 12.29 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)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5437 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 835.03 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 74.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 113,807 current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4062 constant 2015 US$ 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 14.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, 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 109th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.1%. 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.