Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Nepal
Nepal: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure was 253.18 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Nepal, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income, debit/expenditure in Nepal is 253.18 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 283.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, debit/expenditure in Nepal peaked at 483.59 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 52.29 million, in 2009.
That places Nepal 155th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 91.56 million | — |
| 2006 | 96.06 million | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 87.61 million | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 84.62 million | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 52.29 million | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 116.09 million | +122.0% |
| 2011 | 140.32 million | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 121.90 million | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 90.47 million | -25.8% |
| 2014 | 65.96 million | -27.1% |
| 2015 | 87.02 million | +31.9% |
| 2016 | 172.36 million | +98.1% |
| 2017 | 280.74 million | +62.9% |
| 2018 | 483.59 million | +72.3% |
| 2019 | 181.98 million | -62.4% |
| 2020 | 332.49 million | +82.7% |
| 2021 | 211.45 million | -36.4% |
| 2022 | 247.00 million | +16.8% |
| 2023 | 245.57 million | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 253.18 million | +3.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 253.18 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.26 billion, 20% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 253.18 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 2.00 billion, 13% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.43 million | 52.29 million | 96.06 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 174.04 million | 65.96 million | 483.59 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 257.94 million | 211.45 million | 332.49 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 152 Saint Lucia 309.49 million compare
- 153 Kyrgyzstan 299.77 million compare
- 154 Mauritania 271.99 million compare
- 156 Togo 241.07 million compare
- 157 Gabon 215.50 million compare
- 158 Malawi 214.19 million compare
More trade data for Nepal
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 128.82 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 101.55 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.91 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 84.87 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 98.39 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 73.55 (2025)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.9002 (2022)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 12.48 units per person (2022)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.009 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 1.72 million (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income, debit/expenditure in Nepal?
- Primary income, debit/expenditure in Nepal was 253.18 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 483.59 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest primary income, debit/expenditure recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.29 million in 2009.
- How does Nepal rank for primary income, debit/expenditure?
- Nepal ranks 155th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, debit/expenditure rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 283.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.