Imports of goods and services in Nepal
Nepal: Imports of goods and services was 1.09 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, 2001–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Nepal is 1.09 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
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 1.26 trillion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 234.50 billion constant LCU, in 2002.
That places Nepal 67th out of 178 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 LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 276.06 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2002 | 234.50 billion constant LCU | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 234.64 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 254.56 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 272.09 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 289.66 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 298.20 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 322.62 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 363.38 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 466.06 billion constant LCU | +28.3% |
| 2011 | 444.23 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 457.75 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 522.45 billion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 632.21 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 692.79 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 714.63 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 916.47 billion constant LCU | +28.2% |
| 2018 | 1.09 trillion constant LCU | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 913.73 billion constant LCU | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 1.09 trillion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 1.03 trillion constant LCU | -18.8% |
| 2024 | 1.03 trillion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 1.09 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 282.86 billion constant LCU | 234.50 billion constant LCU | 363.38 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 709.19 billion constant LCU | 444.23 billion constant LCU | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 trillion constant LCU | 913.73 billion constant LCU | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 64 South Africa 1.33 trillion constant LCU compare
- 65 Saudi Arabia 1.29 trillion constant LCU compare
- 66 Malaysia 1.10 trillion constant LCU compare
- 68 Singapore 1.05 trillion constant LCU compare
- 69 Albania 995.21 billion constant LCU compare
- 70 Kyrgyzstan 897.96 billion constant LCU 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0498 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 76.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 6.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 10,429 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0366 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 56.29 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Nepal?
- Imports of goods and services in Nepal was 1.09 trillion constant LCU 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 1.26 trillion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 234.50 billion constant LCU in 2002.
- How does Nepal rank for imports of goods and services?
- Nepal ranks 67th out of 178 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 LCU). 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.