Nepal
Country in South Asia
Also known as Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal · Nipal · Nekbal · Nehpal · Palpou · Naipala
- Capital
- Population
- 29.2M(2021)
- , 30.3M(July 2020)
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Sources- 1.Stated in The World Factbook“Country Comparison :: Population”cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/335rank.htmlRetrieved 2021-01-02
- , 27.8M(2013)
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- +57 more
- Area
- 147,181.25 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $40.8B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $36.9B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $40.8B(2022)
- Currency
- Official language
- Head of state
- Ram Chandra Poudel(since 2023)
- , Ram Baran Yadav(2008–2015)
- , Bidya Devi Bhandari(2015–2023)
- Head of government
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal(since 2022)
- , Sher Bahadur Deuba(2017–2018)
- , Pushpa Kamal Dahal(2016–2017)
- +4 more
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
739 statements · 35% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Shares border with
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Nepal border
- India statement is subject of: India–Nepal border
- Contains the administrative territorial entity
- Karnali Province(since 2015)
- Sudurpashchim Province(since 2015)
- Koshi Province(since 2015)
- Madhesh Province(since 2015)
- Bagmati Province(since 2015)
- Gandaki Province(since 2015)
- Lumbini Province(since 2015)
- Far-Western Development Region(until 2015)
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- Mid-Western Development Region(until 2015)
- Western Development Region(until 2015)
- Central Development Region(until 2015)
- Eastern Development Region(until 2015)
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1955)
- World Trade Organization(since 2004)
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1961)
- International Development Association(since 1963)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1966)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1994)
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1969)
- United Nations–African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur
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- Asian Development Bank(since 1966)
- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
- Interpol(since 1967)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Asia-South-Pacific/NEPALRetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/nepalRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1953)
- Group on Earth Observations
- Universal Postal Union(since 1956)
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Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=211Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1957)
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- World Meteorological Organization(since 1966)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- World Customs Organization(since 1986)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- Diplomatic relation
- Australia
- Holy See statement is subject of: Holy See–Nepal relations
- Saudi Arabia statement is subject of: Nepal–Saudi Arabia relations
- Serbia statement is subject of: Nepal–Serbia relations
- Germany statement is subject of: Germany–Nepal relations
- Norway statement is subject of: Nepal–Norway relations
- European Union statement is subject of: Nepal–European Union relations
- Bhutan statement is subject of: Bhutan–Nepal relations
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- Denmark statement is subject of: Denmark–Nepal relations
- Indonesia statement is subject of: Indonesia–Nepal relations
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Malaysia–Nepal relations
- Pakistan statement is subject of: Nepal–Pakistan relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Nepal–Taiwan relations
- United States statement is subject of: Nepal-United States relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Nepal–Russia relations
- Japan statement is subject of: Japan–Nepal relations
- Bangladesh statement is subject of: Bangladesh–Nepal relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: China–Nepal relations
- India statement is subject of: India–Nepal relations
- Israel statement is subject of: Israel–Nepal relations
- Hungary statement is subject of: Hungary–Nepal relations
- North Korea(since 1974) statement is subject of: Nepal–North Korea relations
- Canada statement is subject of: Canada–Nepal relations
- IPA transcription
- nɛˈpɑːl language: Norwegian
- Demonym
- Nepalese
- nepáli
- Nepali
- Nepalano
- Nepalänan
- نيبالي applies to part: masculine
- نيباليون applies to part: plural
- نيبالية applies to part: feminine
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- непалец applies to part: masculine
- непалка applies to part: feminine
- непальцы applies to part: plural
- നേപ്പാളി
- נפאלי applies to part: masculine
- נפאלית applies to part: feminine
- nepalezi applies to part: plural
- nepalez applies to part: masculine
- nepaleză applies to part: feminine
- নেপালী
- nepalese applies to part: masculine singular, feminine singular
- nepalesi applies to part: masculine plural, feminine plural
- nepali
- nepalés
- nepalesa
- Népalais applies to part: masculine singular
- Népalaise applies to part: feminine singular
- nepałezo applies to part: masculine singular
- nepałezi applies to part: masculine plural
- nepalès applies to part: masculine singular
- nepalesa applies to part: feminine singular
- نيپالي applies to part: masculine singular
- نيپالية applies to part: feminine singular
- نيپاليين applies to part: masculine plural
- نيپاليات applies to part: feminine plural
- nepalí
- Neipealach
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- Nepalec applies to part: masculine singular
- Nepalka applies to part: feminine singular
- Lowest point
- Kechana Kawal elevation: 70 m · coordinates: 26.3655°N, 88.0294°E
- Unemployment rate
- 3%(2014)
- Electrical plug type
- Europlug
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- BS 546
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
- Mains voltage
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 230 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Emergency phone number
- 100 has use: police
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 101 has use: fire department
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 102 has use: emergency medical services
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Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 100 has use: police
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 30.4300°N, 81.6300°E
- Age of majority
- 16 years old
- Trunk prefix
- none
- Marriageable age
- 20 years old applies to part: all genders
- Legislative body
- Parliament of Nepal(since 2017)
- 2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly(2013–2017)
- 1st Nepalese Constituent Assembly(2008–2012)
- Parliament of Nepal(1990–2002)
- Interim legislature of Nepal(2007–2008)
- Rastriya Panchayat(1960–1990)
- Language used
- English speakers: 7,000,000 · has characteristic: second language
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- Mugom
- Phangduwali
- Nubri
- Chamling
- Gurung
- Athpare
- Sampang
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- Dura
- Musasa
- Central Tibetan
- Chantyal
- Nar Phu
- Nachering
- Chepang
- Chulung
- Dhanwar Rai
- Raute
- Raji
- Kaike
- Palpa
- Saam
- Jhankot Sign Language
- Jumla Sign Language
- Jumli Khas
- Nepali Sign Language
- Thakali
- Thangmi
- Naaba
- Tilung
- Kewat
- Kagate
- Koi
- Kulung
- Kutang
- Lambichhong
- Vayu
- Manang
- Lumba-Yakkha
- Waling
- Kumhali
- Majhi
- Tichurong
- Bahing
- Ghandruk Sign Language
- Limbu
- Lohorung
- Hindi
- Dhimal
- Bantawa
- Thulung
- Sunwar
- Yakkha
- Doteli
- Dungmali
- Yolmo
- Byangsi
- Jirel
- Baram
- Lepcha
- English speakers: 7,000,000 · has characteristic: second language
- Vehicle registration plate code
- NEP(since 1970)
- Ethnic group
- Chhetri(2011) proportion: 0.166
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- Bahun(2011) proportion: 0.122
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- Magars(2011) proportion: 0.071
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- Tharu people(2011) proportion: 0.066
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- Tamang people(2011) proportion: 0.058
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- Newar people(2011) proportion: 0.05
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- Kami people(2011) proportion: 0.048
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- Muslim(2011) proportion: 0.044
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- Yadav(2011) proportion: 0.04
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- Rai people(2011) proportion: 0.023
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- Gurung people(2011) proportion: 0.02
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- Miji people(2011) proportion: 0.018
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- Thakuri(2011) proportion: 0.016
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- Limbu people(2011) proportion: 0.015
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- Sarki(2011) proportion: 0.014
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- Chamar(2011) proportion: 0.013
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- Bene Israel(2011) proportion: 0.014
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- Kushwaha(2011) proportion: 0.012
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- Chhetri(2011) proportion: 0.166
- Retirement age
- 58 years old
- Number of out-of-school children
- 1,055,237(2016)
- 1,473,250(2015)
- 1,647,357(2014)
- 1,287,627(2012)
- 1,397,390(2011)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 1.93(2021)
- 2.222(2014)
- 2.292(2013)
- 2.381(2012)
- 2.486(2011)
- 2.606(2010)
- 2.737(2009)
- 2.873(2008)
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- 3.012(2007)
- 3.151(2006)
- 3.289(2005)
- 3.43(2004)
- 3.575(2003)
- 3.724(2002)
- 3.877(2001)
- 4.03(2000)
- 4.182(1999)
- Motto text
- जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी
- Mother and Motherland are Greater than Heaven
- Майка и Родина са по-ценни от царството небесно
- Once is not enough
- Mae Mam a Mamwlad yn Fwy na'r Nefoedd
- La madre y la patria son más grandes que el cielo
- Geoshape
- Data:Nepal.map
- Native label
- नेपाल ipa transcription: nepäl
- VAT rate
- 13% statement is subject of: Value added tax in Nepal
- 0% statement is subject of: reduced VAT rate
- Official name
- नेपाल(since 2020)
- Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal(until 2020)
- la République démocratique fédérale du Népal(until 2020)
- Nepal(since 2020)
- Republica Federal Democrática de Nepal
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 26.3667°N, 87.2667°E
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 27.8333°N, 88.2500°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 28.9000°N, 80.0500°E
- Replaces
- Kingdom of Nepal(May 28, 2008)
- Life expectancy
- 72.12 years(2021)
- 70 years(2022)
- 68 years(2021)
- 69 years(2020)
- 70 years(2019)
- 70.253 years(2016)
- 69.887 years(2015)
- 69.511 years(2014)
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- 69.126 years(2013)
- 68.732 years(2012)
- 68.329 years(2011)
- 67.914 years(2010)
- 67.484 years(2009)
- 67.036 years(2008)
- 66.565 years(2007)
- 66.066 years(2006)
- 65.537 years(2005)
- 64.973 years(2004)
- 64.376 years(2003)
- 63.745 years(2002)
- 63.082 years(2001)
- 62.386 years(2000)
- 61.661 years(1999)
- BTI Status Index
- 5.23(2022)
- 5.21(2020)
- 4.52(2018)
- 4.74(2016)
- 4.37(2014)
- 4.45(2012)
- 4.6(2010)
- 4.38(2008)
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- 4.55(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 4.46(2022)
- 4.34(2020)
- 3.74(2018)
- 4.05(2016)
- 3.98(2014)
- 3.75(2012)
- 4.15(2010)
- 5.02(2008)
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- 4.16(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 4.41(2021) ranking: 101 · reason for preferred rank: most recent value
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- 5.22(2020)
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- 4.41(2021) ranking: 101 · reason for preferred rank: most recent value
- Human Development Index
- 0.602(2021)
- 0.604(2020)
- 0.611(2019)
- 0.601(2018)
- 0.594(2017)
- 0.586(2016)
- 0.579(2015)
- 0.576(2014)
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- 0.57(2013)
- 0.561(2012)
- 0.553(2011)
- 0.543(2010)
- 0.53(2009)
- 0.518(2008)
- 0.509(2007)
- 0.505(2006)
- 0.495(2005)
- 0.489(2004)
- 0.482(2003)
- 0.476(2002)
- 0.469(2001)
- 0.467(2000)
- 0.461(1999)
- 0.455(1998)
- 0.449(1997)
- 0.442(1996)
- 0.433(1995)
- 0.428(1994)
- 0.421(1993)
- 0.416(1992)
- 0.408(1991)
- 0.399(1990)
- Happy Planet Index score
- 53.1(2019)
- Gini coefficient
- 32.8(2010)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.449(2021)
- 0.451(2020)
- 0.454(2019)
- 0.447(2018)
- 0.441(2017)
- 0.434(2016)
- 0.423(2015)
- 0.421(2014)
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- 0.419(2013)
- 0.411(2012)
- 0.404(2011)
- Suicide rate
- 9.8(2019)
- Male population
- 14.3M(November 2021)
- Female population
- 14.9M(November 2021)
- Number of households
- 6,666,937(November 2021)
- Literacy rate
- 59.6%(2011)
- Birth rate
- 20.165(2022)
- 20.402(2021)
- 20.64(2020)
- 20.868(2019)
- Death rate
- 6.651(2022)
- 7.776(2021)
- 7.209(2020)
- 6.871(2019)
- Rural population
- 24M(2022)
- 23.7M(2021)
- 23.3M(2020)
- 23M(2019)
- Urban population
- 6,552,761(2022)
- 6,309,750(2021)
- 6,038,773(2020)
- 5,810,613(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 28.3949°N, 84.1240°E
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On other databases
181 identifiers linking Nepal across the web's reference databases
- ABC News topic IDnepal
- Academy Awards Database nominee ID434
- AllTrails trail IDnepal
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID7287
- ArchINFORM location ID3019
- BabelNet ID00049177n
- BBC News topic IDcvenzmgyld1t
- BBC Things ID1de7eccb-d633-4e93-97c2-1771b7841345
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID15296081b
- Biblissima authority IDQ27003
- BIBSYS ID90588788
- Booru tagnepal
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDnepal-20
- Canadiana Authorities ID (former scheme)0053C0600F
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10135759
- CANTIC ID981060918077906706
- CiNii Research ID1140845216754217088
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrynepal
- CNA topic IDnepal
- Comic Vine ID4020-56160
- Curlie IDRegional/Asia/Nepal/
- Data Commons IDcountry/NPL
- DBNL country IDnepal01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--5496
- DR topic IDnepal
- Edition humboldt digital IDH0001596
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID156525
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Nepal
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDnepal
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)304FlJ
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)583482
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0012620
- Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists IDAAL7
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ417
- European Education Thesaurus ID2367
- EuroVoc ID2052
- FactGrid item IDQ1059273
- FAST ID1206102
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)NP
- France 24 topic ID (French)népal
- Freebase ID/m/016zwt
- GACS ID472
- GCMD keyword ID5a3c4d08-5924-4ea7-a59b-06cc653deba7
- GENC 3-character codeNPL
- GeoNames ID1282988
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)QC3crY
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000132
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme)3035-2932
- Giant Bomb Wiki IDLocations/Nepal
- GitHub topicnepal
- GND ID4041612-4
- Google Arts & Culture entity IDm016zwt
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDnepal
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0045787
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDNepal
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)2260947
- Grove Art Online IDT061708
- Gynopedia IDNepal
- Harper's tagnepal
- HDS ID003422
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1286073
- IAB code1365
- ICANNWiki page IDNepal
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30718
- IdRef ID030730759
- INaturalist place ID7335
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99215
- Interlingual Index IDi83548
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108524
- IOC country codeNEP
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeNP
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeNPL
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code524
- ITU letter codeNPL
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.524
- J9U entity ID987007550345505171
- Joconde location IDT84-590
- KBpedia IDNepal
- Klexikon article IDNepal
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/NEPAL.html
- KulturNav-ID3dabb85d-1d3a-4481-985f-914e18dfd0ab
- Kyiv Independent topic IDnepal
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/np
- Le Figaro tag IDNépal
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/nepal
- Lex IDNepal
- Libération topic IDnepal
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn79091522
- Libris-URIfcrtsp8z0f4309t
- M49 code524