Total population in Nepal
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Nepal was 29,618,118 people, down from 29,651,054 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Nepal with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Nepal
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 618 118 |
| 2024 | 29 651 054 |
| 2023 | 29 694 614 |
| 2022 | 29 715 436 |
| 2021 | 29 475 010 |
| 2020 | 28 966 574 |
| 2019 | 28 414 064 |
| 2018 | 28 079 689 |
| 2017 | 28 011 258 |
| 2016 | 27 955 462 |
| 2015 | 27 823 629 |
| 2014 | 27 672 370 |
| 2013 | 27 589 996 |
| 2012 | 27 534 915 |
| 2011 | 27 464 494 |
| 2010 | 27 341 952 |
| 2009 | 27 173 035 |
| 2008 | 26 990 037 |
| 2007 | 26 788 492 |
| 2006 | 26 565 425 |
| 2005 | 26 309 458 |
| 2004 | 26 016 656 |
| 2003 | 25 688 758 |
| 2002 | 25 328 981 |
| 2001 | 24 946 748 |
| 2000 | 24 546 509 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.