Nepal

Nepal has a population of 29.9M as of 2025, according to World Bank data. Life expectancy is 70.4 years.

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. It serves as the country's administrative and political center.

Nepal's GDP is $42.9B as of 2025 (World Bank). GDP per capita is $1,447.31. The economy grew at 3.7% in 2025.

The average life expectancy in Nepal is 70.4 years (World Bank, 2025), above the global average. The infant mortality rate is 23.3 per 1,000 live births.

Nepal is located in Asia, specifically in Southern Asia. It is part of the continent of Asia.

Nepal covers an area of 147,181 km² (56,827 square miles). The population density is approximately 203.2 people per km².

Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (₨) with currency code NPR.

The official language of Nepal is Nepali.

Yes, Nepal is a member of the United Nations.

Nepal's GDP is $42.9B (World Bank, 2025). This places it among Asia's economies by total output.

Nepal's GDP per capita is $1,447, which is 87% below the regional average of 11,200 (World Bank, 2025).

Nepal's inflation rate is 4.7%, moderately elevated above the global median of 3.5% (World Bank, 2025).

Nepal has a population density of 203 people per km², making it densely populated.

Life expectancy in Nepal is 70.4 years, 1.6 years below the global average of 72 years (World Bank, 2025).

Nepal has a total land area of 147,181 km² (57,000 sq miles). This measurement covers the country's total sovereign territory as recorded by international geographic databases.

Nepal shares land borders with 2 countries (identified by the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codes: CHN, IND). These borders define the country's overland connections to the wider region.

The international calling code for Nepal is +977. To call Nepal from abroad, dial your country's exit code (00), then 977, followed by the local number (drop the leading 0).

To call Nepal from the United States, dial 011 + 977 + the local phone number (without the leading 0). For example: 011-977-95 5555 5555.