Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal
Nepal: Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 7.99 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 7.99 % change on previous year for terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 90.3% on the previous year and down 88.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Nepal peaked at 247.93 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -763.23 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Nepal ranks 90th of 178 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.
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -11.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -71.02 % change on previous year | +537.4% |
| 2004 | -4.87 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 2005 | -126.67 % change on previous year | +2500.5% |
| 2006 | -763.23 % change on previous year | +502.5% |
| 2007 | -23.72 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 2008 | 17.88 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2009 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2010 | 80.79 % change on previous year | +611.9% |
| 2011 | 100 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 2013 | -79.62 % change on previous year | -179.6% |
| 2014 | -0.4237 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 2015 | 68.7 % change on previous year | -16314.4% |
| 2016 | 247.93 % change on previous year | +260.9% |
| 2017 | 100.72 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 2018 | 10.99 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2019 | -23.82 % change on previous year | -316.8% |
| 2020 | -15.07 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2021 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 2022 | 67.53 % change on previous year | +838.3% |
| 2023 | -0.8568 % change on previous year | -101.3% |
| 2024 | 82.55 % change on previous year | -9735.2% |
| 2025 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 7.99 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.41 % change on previous year, 85% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 7.99 % change on previous year is below the median for South Asia, which is 16.93 % change on previous year, 47% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Nepal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +16314.4% | -0.4237 % change on previous year | 68.7 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +9735.2% | -0.8568 % change on previous year | 82.55 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | -2500.5% | -4.87 % change on previous year | -126.67 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -121.43 % change on previous year | -763.23 % change on previous year | 17.88 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 56.14 % change on previous year | -79.62 % change on previous year | 247.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 24.89 % change on previous year | -15.07 % change on previous year | 82.55 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 87 Kenya 9.41 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Samoa 8.41 % change on previous year compare
- 89 United Arab Emirates 8.26 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Albania 6.43 % change on previous year compare
- 92 United States 6.39 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Mali 4.42 % change on previous year 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 56.90 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -23.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.92 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Nepal?
- Terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Nepal was 7.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 247.93 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -763.23 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Nepal rank for terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Nepal ranks 90th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Terms of trade adjustment Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.