Imports of goods and services in Nepal
Nepal: Imports of goods and services was 14.02 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, 2001–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Nepal stood at 14.02 billion constant 2015 US$.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Nepal peaked at 16.19 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.01 billion constant 2015 US$, in 2002.
That places Nepal 97th out of 171 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2002 | 3.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 3.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 3.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 3.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 3.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 3.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 4.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 4.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 5.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +28.3% |
| 2011 | 5.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 5.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 6.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 8.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 8.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 9.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 11.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +28.2% |
| 2018 | 13.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 14.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 11.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 13.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 16.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 13.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | -18.8% |
| 2024 | 13.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 14.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | 14.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | 16.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 4,364 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.1205 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 185.08 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 7.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 16.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 25,225 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Nepal?
- Imports of goods and services in Nepal was 14.02 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 16.19 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.01 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2002.
- How does Nepal rank for imports of goods and services?
- Nepal ranks 97th out of 171 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.9%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.