Current Changes
Recent policy, macro, market and demographic updates affecting Nepal's statistics
Policy(2)
NEA Reports Record Annual Generation in FY2024/25
Nepal Electricity Authority annual report for FY2024/25 shows total domestic electricity generation reached approximately 9,500 GWh, a 15% increase from the prior year. The gain is attributed to new hydropower capacity additions, including units at the Upper Tamakoshi project operating at full capacity throughout the year.
NRB Service Exports Data Shows IT Growth
Nepal Rastra Bank BOP data for FY2024/25 shows computer and information service exports grew by approximately 18% year-over-year, reaching an estimated $220M. This is the formal BOP accounting line — broader 'IT export' political narratives may reference larger informal or outsourcing flows not captured in official statistics.
Macro(2)
Remittance Inflows Hit Record in 2025/26
Nepal Rastra Bank data shows remittance inflows reached approximately NPR 1.45 trillion in FY2025/26, surpassing the previous record. Workers in Gulf states and Malaysia account for the majority of flows. Strong remittances are supporting foreign-reserve accumulation and household consumption despite slow formal employment growth.
Public Debt Crosses 40% of GDP Threshold
The Ministry of Finance and PDMO data indicate Nepal's total public debt has crossed the 40% of GDP mark, driven by increased development-partner borrowing and post-earthquake reconstruction financing that is still being unwound. The IMF general-government debt figure differs somewhat from PDMO central-government numbers — users should check source definitions when comparing.
Market(1)
NEPSE Gains on Post-Election Optimism
The NEPSE index rose approximately 8% in the weeks following the March 2026 election results, driven by investor optimism around a potential policy shift towards investment-friendly reforms. The gains reversed partially in April as coalition-formation uncertainty lingered.
Demography(1)
NSO Releases 2021 Census Final Report
The National Statistics Office finalized the 2021 National Population and Housing Census report. Nepal's total population stands at approximately 29.2 million, with a growth rate of 0.92% — lower than the 1.35% recorded in 2011. Urbanization continues, with Bagmati Province housing the largest share of population.