Inflation of consumer prices in Nepal
Nepal: Inflation of consumer prices was 2.65 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.65
Change on year
down 43.4%
World rank
104th
of 190 countries
All-time high
19.81
in 1974
All-time low
-3.11
in 1976
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Nepal, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inflation of consumer prices in Nepal is 2.65, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 43.4% on the previous year and down 66.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Nepal peaked at 19.81 in 1974 and was at its lowest, -3.11, in 1976.
Nepal ranks 104th of 190 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.06 | -2.81 | 14.39 | 5 |
| 1970s | 7.81 | -3.11 | 19.81 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.84 | 2.85 | 19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.64 | 4.01 | 17.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.38 | 2.27 | 11.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.48 | 2.78 | 9.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.22 | 2.65 | 7.67 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 11.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1202 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 13.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 16.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 25,169 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.005 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 198.13 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Nepal?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Nepal was 2.65 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 19.81 in 1974.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.11 in 1976.
- How does Nepal rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Nepal ranks 104th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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