Asia · Southern Asia
Capital: Kathmandu
Nepal
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Nepal in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #90
Nepal's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
29.6M
#52 of 196
74th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$45.49B
#101 of 196
49th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
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$426.5M
#111 of 196
44th percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
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$48.4M
#105 of 196
47th percentile
2010 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
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$2.27B
#116 of 196
41st percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Southern Asia
- Country code
- NPL
Three interesting facts
Nepal shares land borders with 2 countries: China and India.
Nepal spans roughly 147,181 square kilometers, placing it around 93rd by area in this factbook.
Nepal’s position in Southern Asia places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Nepal on the map
Nepal is located in Southern Asia, between China and India. Its terrain is Tarai or flat river plain of the Ganges in south, central hill region with rugged Himalayas in north. The climate varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south. In area, the country is slightly larger than New York State.
Economy
Economic profile
Nepal's economy is characterized by low-income South Asian economy, post-conflict fiscal federalism increasing stability, COVID-19 hurt trade and tourism, widening current account deficits, environmentally fragile economy from earthquakes, growing Chinese relations and investments. Major industries include tourism, carpets, textiles, small rice, jute, sugar, oilseed mills, cigarettes, cement and brick production. Important agricultural products include rice, vegetables, potatoes, sugarcane, maize, wheat, bison milk, milk, mangoes/guavas, bananas (2023). Notable exports include knotted carpets, garments, flat-rolled iron, synthetic fibers, palm oil (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Nepal has an estimated population of 29,911,840. Language and cultural traditions vary across Nepal. The population includes Chhettri 16.5%, Brahman-Hill 11.3%, Magar 6.9%, Tharu 6.2%, Tamang 5.6%, Bishwokarma 5%, Musalman 4.9%, Newar 4.6%, Yadav 4.2%, Rai 2.2%, Pariyar 1.9%, Gurung 1.9%, Thakuri 1.7%, Mijar 1.6%, Teli 1.5%, Yakthung/Limbu 1.4%, Chamar/Harijan/Ram 1.4%, Koiri/Kushwaha 1.2%, other 20% (2021 est.). The urban population represents 21.9% of total population (2023).
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