Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$) in Nepal
Nepal: Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$) was 902.09 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
902.09 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
96th
of 199 countries
All-time high
916.18 million BoP, current US$
in 2023
All-time low
4.36 million BoP, current US$
in 1986
Years of data
50
1976–2025
Primary income receipts in Nepal, 1976–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, primary income receipts in Nepal stood at 902.09 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 106.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Nepal peaked at 916.18 million BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.36 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
Nepal ranks 96th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6.72 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 8.93 million BoP, current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1978 | 6.76 million BoP, current US$ | -24.3% |
| 1979 | 14.15 million BoP, current US$ | +109.4% |
| 1980 | 14.51 million BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 14.18 million BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 17.97 million BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1983 | 8.06 million BoP, current US$ | -55.1% |
| 1984 | 5.23 million BoP, current US$ | -35.1% |
| 1985 | 4.66 million BoP, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1986 | 4.36 million BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 6.80 million BoP, current US$ | +56.1% |
| 1988 | 16.24 million BoP, current US$ | +138.6% |
| 1989 | 21.19 million BoP, current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1990 | 25.14 million BoP, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1991 | 27.05 million BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 33.47 million BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1993 | 28.91 million BoP, current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1994 | 34.57 million BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1995 | 43.56 million BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1996 | 33.10 million BoP, current US$ | -24.0% |
| 1997 | 31.86 million BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 45.43 million BoP, current US$ | +42.6% |
| 1999 | 55.80 million BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2000 | 72.18 million BoP, current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2001 | 70.27 million BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 56.90 million BoP, current US$ | -19.0% |
| 2003 | 48.71 million BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2004 | 63.03 million BoP, current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2005 | 139.86 million BoP, current US$ | +121.9% |
| 2006 | 158.17 million BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2007 | 224.27 million BoP, current US$ | +41.8% |
| 2008 | 235.63 million BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 210.19 million BoP, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 209.55 million BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 287.71 million BoP, current US$ | +37.3% |
| 2012 | 247.65 million BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 327.82 million BoP, current US$ | +32.4% |
| 2014 | 391.79 million BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 437.50 million BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 457.88 million BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 561.62 million BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2018 | 703.59 million BoP, current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2019 | 701.40 million BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 507.15 million BoP, current US$ | -27.7% |
| 2021 | 458.91 million BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 581.98 million BoP, current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2023 | 916.18 million BoP, current US$ | +57.4% |
| 2024 | 891.64 million BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 902.09 million BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 902.09 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 401.38 million BoP, current US$, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 902.09 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 740.90 million BoP, current US$, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.14 million BoP, current US$ | 6.72 million BoP, current US$ | 14.15 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 11.32 million BoP, current US$ | 4.36 million BoP, current US$ | 21.19 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.89 million BoP, current US$ | 25.14 million BoP, current US$ | 55.80 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 127.92 million BoP, current US$ | 48.71 million BoP, current US$ | 235.63 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 432.65 million BoP, current US$ | 209.55 million BoP, current US$ | 703.59 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 709.66 million BoP, current US$ | 458.91 million BoP, current US$ | 916.18 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 93 Brunei 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 94 Iceland 940.73 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 95 Tunisia 916.87 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 97 Lebanon 858.26 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 98 Cote d'Ivoire 842.48 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 99 Armenia 810.59 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 25.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -15.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0031 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 4.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -19.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 3.52 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Nepal?
- Primary income receipts in Nepal was 902.09 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 916.18 million BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.36 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Nepal rank for primary income receipts?
- Nepal ranks 96th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). 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.