Imports of goods and services in Nepal
Nepal: Imports of goods and services was 15.34 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.34 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
104th
of 192 countries
All-time high
17.41 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
57.92 million current US$
in 1968
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Nepal is 15.34 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Nepal peaked at 17.41 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 57.92 million current US$, in 1968.
Nepal ranks 104th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 102.38 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 79.41 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1967 | 58.54 million current US$ | -26.3% |
| 1968 | 57.92 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 80.59 million current US$ | +39.1% |
| 1970 | 71.90 million current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1971 | 80.59 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 81.09 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 100.83 million current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1974 | 128.47 million current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1975 | 210.63 million current US$ | +64.0% |
| 1976 | 205.97 million current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 197.92 million current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1978 | 248.20 million current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1979 | 295.58 million current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 364.50 million current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1981 | 446.42 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1982 | 450.51 million current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 521.62 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 502.02 million current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 523.97 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 578.79 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 618.26 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 780.46 million current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1989 | 785.54 million current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 785.78 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 909.17 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1992 | 875.33 million current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 1.05 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1994 | 1.28 billion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1995 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1996 | 1.61 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 1.85 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 1.65 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1999 | 1.50 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2001 | 2.00 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 1.72 billion current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2003 | 1.81 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 2.14 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2005 | 2.40 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 2.83 billion current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 3.28 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 4.17 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 4.46 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 5.83 billion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2011 | 6.15 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 6.33 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 7.22 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 2014 | 8.15 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 8.88 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 8.32 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 10.67 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2018 | 13.45 billion current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2019 | 14.18 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 11.41 billion current US$ | -19.5% |
| 2021 | 14.01 billion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2022 | 17.41 billion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2023 | 14.19 billion current US$ | -18.5% |
| 2024 | 14.12 billion current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 15.34 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 75.77 million current US$ | 57.92 million current US$ | 102.38 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 162.12 million current US$ | 71.90 million current US$ | 295.58 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 557.21 million current US$ | 364.50 million current US$ | 785.54 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.30 billion current US$ | 785.78 million current US$ | 1.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.66 billion current US$ | 1.72 billion current US$ | 4.46 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.92 billion current US$ | 5.83 billion current US$ | 14.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.41 billion current US$ | 11.41 billion current US$ | 17.41 billion current 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 119.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 184,158 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7061 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,084 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 3.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 54.63 constant LCU 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 15.34 billion current 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 17.41 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.92 million current US$ in 1968.
- How does Nepal rank for imports of goods and services?
- Nepal ranks 104th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.8%. 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 (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.