Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Total

The total population of Nepal was estimated at 29.65 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 14.08 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population is forecast to decline by 100,000 people from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Nepal was estimated at 29.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Nepal Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Female

Key information about Nepal population

• The Nepal population reached 30.0 million people in Jul 2025, compared with the previously reported figure of 29.7 million people in Jul 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 30.0 million people in Jul 2025 and a record low of 8.5 million people in Jul 1950

*This indicator will be no longer available from March 2026, 4th onwards. CEIC has a plan to remove the non-standard frequency indicator after the standard frequency indicator has been added and be available on this table. CEIC calculates Population from annual Gross National Income and annual Gross National Income per Capita. The Central Bureau of Statistics provides Gross National Income in local currency and Gross National Income per Capita in local currency, both based on SNA 2008. Population is in annual frequency, generally ending on July 15th of each year. Population prior to 2011 is calculated from Gross National Income and Gross National Income per Capita, both based on SNA 1993. Population prior to 2001 is a Mid-year estimate sourced from the International Monetary Fund

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Nepal Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Time series data for the statistic Population and country Nepal. Indicator Definition:Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.The statistic "Population" stands at 29,651,054.00 persons as of 12/31/2024. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.1467 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -0.1467.The 3 year change in percent is 0.5973.The 5 year change in percent is 4.35.The 10 year change in percent is 7.15.The Serie's long term average value is 20,402,621.02 persons. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 45.33 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +192.89%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2022, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -0.217%.

Population, male (% of total population) in Nepal was reported at 47.89 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Nepal - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Time series data for the statistic Population growth (annual %) and country Nepal. Indicator Definition:Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population growth (annual %)" stands at -0.1468 as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value at least since 12/31/1962, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an decrease of -0.0767 compared to the value the year prior.The Serie's long term average value is 1.68. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -1.83 lower, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +0.0 .The Serie's change from it's maximum value, on 12/31/1992, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -2.97 .

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 20-24, male and country Nepal. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 20 to 24.The indicator "Population ages 20-24, male" stands at 1.40 Million as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/2016. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.42 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -1.42.The 3 year change in percent is -2.28.The 5 year change in percent is -4.80.The 10 year change in percent is 10.04.The Serie's long term average value is 0.93 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 50.38 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +216.07%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2018, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -5.19%.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) and country Nepal. Indicator Definition:Female population between the ages 25 to 29 as a percentage of the total female population.The indicator "Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population)" stands at 9.27 as of 12/31/2024. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -0.3442 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -0.3442.The 3 year change in percent is 0.6937.The 5 year change in percent is 3.45.The 10 year change in percent is 10.62.The Serie's long term average value is 7.78. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 19.15 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1989, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +28.10%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2022, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -0.391%.

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In 2023, approximately 28.5 percent of the population in Nepal was aged up to 14 years old. This represented a decrease from 2014, when 34 percent of the population in Nepal was aged up to 14 years old.

Nepal: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 6.5 percent, an increase from 6.36 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Nepal from 1960 to 2024 is 4.07 percent. The minimum value, 2.98 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 6.5 percent was recorded in 2024.

The total population of Nepal was estimated at approximately 31.25 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 15.62 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 2.20 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Ages 15 64 Total

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Nepal (POPTOTNPA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Nepal and population.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 0-14, total and country Nepal. Indicator Definition:Total population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 0-14, total" stands at 8.43 Million as of 12/31/2024, the lowest value since 12/31/1992. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.14 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is -1.14.The 3 year change in percent is -2.60.The 5 year change in percent is -4.11.The 10 year change in percent is -9.43.The Serie's long term average value is 7.69 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 9.57 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +104.68%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2004, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is -18.26%.

Nepal Population Census: Western Region: Gorkha data was reported at 271,061.000 Person in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 288,134.000 Person for 2001. Nepal Population Census: Western Region: Gorkha data is updated yearly, averaging 261,792.500 Person from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2011, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 288,134.000 Person in 2001 and a record low of 231,294.000 Person in 1981. Nepal Population Census: Western Region: Gorkha data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nepal – Table NP.G001: Population Census.

This statistic depicts the age distribution of Nepal's population from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 28.71 percent of the Nepalese population fell into the 0-14 year category, about 64.93 percent into the 15-64 age group and about 6.36 percent were over 65 years of age.