Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Nepal
Nepal: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Nepal, 1965–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nepal is 5.0%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nepal peaked at 9.0% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.3%, in 1965.
Nepal ranks 156th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 61 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 5 |
| 1970s | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.9% | 3.8% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.2% | 5.8% | 9.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.7% | 6.6% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -24.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,234 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 36.54 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,234 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 136.29 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.87 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 13.75 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 745.45 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.47 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nepal?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nepal was 5.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 9.0% in 1996.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3% in 1965.
- How does Nepal rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Nepal ranks 156th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.