Asia · KathmanduNepal· by the numbers
Nepal's population is 29,618,118 (2025) — the 52nd-largest in the world and the 20th-largest in Asia, shrinking by about 32,936 people a year.
Nepal Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Nepal in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Is Nepal's Population Declining?
Yes. Nepal's population fell by 32,936 people (-0.11%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.0 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Nepal Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Nepal Located?
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- Rupee (NPR)
- Language(s)
- Nepali, English
- Region
- South Asia
- Continent
- 48 countries in Asia →
- Land area
- 143,350 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 140,800 km²
- Borders
- 2 countries
China
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Nepal?
Nepal's population is 29,618,118 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #52 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Nepal?
29,618,118 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Nepal's population density?
206.6 people per km², based on a land area of 143,350 km².
What is Nepal ranked in population worldwide?
#52 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Nepal?
70.6 years on average (2024) — 69.1 for men, 72.1 for women.
What is Nepal's GDP?
$45.5B, ranking #102 of 186 economies we track — $1,536 per capita.
Is Nepal's population declining?
Yes. Nepal's population has been shrinking, falling by 32,936 people (-0.11%) between 2024 and 2025.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport