Nepal/Society

Society in Nepal

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
29.7M(2023)
Population Growth
-0.1%(2023)
Fertility Rate
1.98(2023)
Death Rate
6.9 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-401.3K(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
70.4 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
26.5 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
142 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure (as share of GDP)
6.7%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Literacy Rate
71.2%(2021)
Primary Enrollment
96.3%(2019)
Secondary Enrollment
89.6%(2023)
Tertiary Enrollment
17.8(2023)
Education Expenditure (as share of GDP)
3.7%(2023)

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Internet Users
55.8%(2023)
Access to Electricity
94%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
91.2%(2022)
Urban Population
6.5M(2023)
Rural Population
23.2M(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Nepal

  • Nepal has an estimated population of 29.7M
    2023
    . The population exhibits near-stagnant growth at -0.1%
    2023
    , signaling potential demographic headwinds and an aging trend. A below-replacement fertility rate of 2.0 births per woman
    2023
    suggests gradual population aging and potential future workforce shortages. Substantial net emigration of approximately 401K individuals annually (or 13.5 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    exacerbates demographic challenges, potentially leading to 'brain drain' and diminished economic capacity.
  • Regarding public health, Healthcare outcomes show foundational progress with a life expectancy of 70.4 years
    2023
    , yet significant disparities or developmental gaps may still exist. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (26.5 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (142 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by a moderate commitment to health system development, with 6.7% of GDP directed to healthcare expenditure
    2022
    .
  • Basic literacy development shows promise at 71%
    2021
    , but substantial and targeted investment is required to expand educational access and improve outcomes comprehensively. Complementing this, the educational pipeline demonstrates high efficiency with 96% primary enrollment
    2019
    and 90% secondary participation
    2023
    , ensuring comprehensive skill development and a prepared workforce. This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 3.7% of GDP
    2023
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, the primarily rural population distribution (78% rural population
    2023
    ) presents distinct challenges for universal infrastructure provision, service access, and economic modernization. Furthermore, basic infrastructure coverage includes 94% electricity access
    2023
    . However, digital connectivity at {currentInternet}% internet penetration
    2023
    indicates significant opportunities for further digital transformation and economic inclusion.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Public health outcomes are a core indicator of national development and quality of life. Access to healthcare is essential for sustainable growth.

Human Capital Formation

Improving foundational literacy and secondary school completion is a critical priority for unlocking future economic potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Infrastructure shapes economic efficiency, urbanization patterns, and digital integration, being critical for modern economies.

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