General Information
Capital
Kathmandu
Continent
Asia
Region
Asia
Subregion
South Asia
Currency
Nepalese rupees (NPR)
Languages
Nepali (official) 44.9%
Maithali 11.1%
Bhojpuri 6.2%
Tharu 5.9%
Tamang 4.9%
Bajjika 3.9%
Avadhi 3%
Nepalbhasha (Newari) 3%
Magar Dhut 2.8%
Doteli 1.7%
Urdu 1.4%
Yakthung/Limbu 1.2%
Gurung 1.1%
other 8.9% (2021 est.)
Timezones
UTC+5
Area
147,181 km²
Map Reference
Southern Asia, between China and India
Borders
China
India
Demographics
Population (2023)
29,694,614
Density
201.8 per km²
Urban Population
21.9%
Median Age
27.6 years
Life Expectancy
73.0 years
Major Cities
KATHMANDU
Economy
GDP (2024)
$42.9B
GDP Per Capita (2023)
$1,378
Inflation (2023)
7.1%
Unemployment (2024)
10.8%
Public Debt
39.9% of GDP
Exchange Rate (2024)
133.727 to USD
Main Exports
1.
knotted carpets
2.
garments
3.
flat-rolled iron
4.
synthetic fibers
5.
palm oil (2023)
Main Imports
1.
refined petroleum
2.
natural gas
3.
garments
4.
iron reductions
5.
broadcasting equipment (2023)
