Historical dataset showing total population for Nepal by year from 1950 to 2025.

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.

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.

Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Total

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

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Kathmandu, Nepal metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Density People Per Sq Km

Abstract

The 2021 NPHC is tthe first census conducted under the federal structure of Nepal. The main census enumeration was originally scheduled to take place over 15 days- from June 8 to 22, 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the enumeration was postponed for five months. Once the impact of the pandemic subsided, the enumeration was carried out according to a new work plan for a 15 dya period from November 11 to 25, 2021.

This report contains statistical tables at the national, provincial, district and municipal levels, derived from the topics covered in the census questionaires. The work of the analyzing the data in detail is still in progress. The report provides insights into the different aspects of the census operation, including its procedure, concepts, methodology, quality control, logistics, communication, data processing, challenges faced, and other management aspects.

This census slightly differs from the previous censuses mainly due to the following activities: i. three modes of data collection (CAPI, PAPI and e-census); ii. a full count of all questions instead of sampling for certain questions, as was done in the previous two censuses, iii. collaboration with Ministry of Health and Population to ascertain the likely maternal mortality cases reported in the census by skilled health personnel; iv. data processing within its premises; v. recuitment of fresh youths as supervisor and enumerators; and vi. using school teachers as master trainers, especially for the local level training of enumerators.

The objectives of the 2021 Population Census were:

a) to develop a set of benchmark data for different purposes. b) to provide distribution of population by demographic, social and economic characteristics. c) to provide data for small administrative areas of the country on population and housing characteristics. d) to provide reliable frames for different types of sample surveys. e) to provide many demographic indicators like birth rates, death rates and migration rates. f) to project population for the coming years.

The total population of Nepal, as of the census day (25 November 2021) is 29,164,578, of which the number of males is 14,253,551 (48.87 %) and the number of females is 14,911,027 (51.13 %). Accordingly, the sex ratio is 95.59 males per 100 females. Annual average population growth rate is 0.92 percent in 2021.

Geographic coverage

National Level, Ecological belt, Urban and Rural, Province, District, Municipality, Ward Level

Analysis unit

The census results provide information up to the ward level (the lowest administrative level of Nepal), household and indivisual.

Universe

The census covered all modified de jure household members (usual residents)

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f] and online

Research instrument

In this census three main questionnaires were developed for data collection. The first was the Listing Form deveoped mainly for capturing the basic household informatioin in each Enumeration area of the whole country. The second questionnaire was the main questionnaire with eight major Sections as mentioned hereunder.

Listing Questionaire Section 1. Introduction Section 2. House information Section 3. Household information Section 4. Agriculture and livestock information Section 5. Other information

Main Questionaire Section 1. Introduction Section 2. Household Information Section 3. Individual Information Section 4. Educational Information Section 5. Migration Section 6. Fertility Section 7.Disability Section 8. Economic Activity

For the first time, the NPHC, 2021 brougt a Community Questionnaire aiming at capturing the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of the Wards (the lowest administrative division under Rural/Urban Municipalities). The Community Questionnaire contains 6 Chapters. The information derived from community questionnaire is expected to validate (cross checks) certain information collected from main questionnaire.

Community questionaire Section 1. Introduction Section 2. Basic information of wards Section 3. Caste and mother tongue information Section 4. Current status of service within wards Section 5. Access of urban services and facilities within wards Section 6. Status of Disaster Risk

It is noteworty that the digital version of questionnare was applied in collecting data within the selected municipalities of Kathmandu Valley. Enumerators mobilized in Kathmandu Valley were well trained to use tablets. Besides, online mode of data collection was adpoted for all the Nepalese Diplomatic Agencies located abroad.

Cleaning operations

For the concistency of data required logics were set in the data entry programme. For the processing and analysis of data SPSS and STATA programme were employed.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Nepal including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Pokhara, Nepal metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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

There were 16 546 400 Facebook users in Nepal in January 2025, which accounted for 51.6% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 56.2%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (5 600 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 3 200 000.

Population, female (% of total population) in Nepal was reported at 52.11 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Nepal - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

There were 2 005 000 Linkedin users in Nepal in January 2025, which accounted for 6.3% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (900 000).

Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Female

There were 2 286 000 Linkedin users in Nepal in November 2025, which accounted for 7.1% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 000 000).

Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Ages 65 And Above Percent Of Total

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.

Actual value and historical data chart for Nepal Population Male

There were 14 975 000 Messenger users in Nepal in April 2025, which accounted for 46.7% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 55.8%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (5 200 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 2 900 000.