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Nepal

Southern Asia, Asia

Renewables %
#24of 192 countries

73.7%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Bangladesh

147.2K km² against 147.6K km². Total area, REST Countries.

20% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Renewables %73.7%. World Bank 2021.24 of 192Unemployment %10.4%. World Bank 2023.36 of 179Population29.7M people. World Bank 2023.51 of 195

Lowest rankings

GDP / Person$1.4K. World Bank 2023.162 of 190Tourists230.0K arrivals/year. World Bank / UNWTO 2022.126 of 163Foreign Investment$74.8M. World Bank 2022.144 of 188

Neighbours

ChinaCapital: BeijingIndiaCapital: New Delhi

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Nepal, in short

What is the capital of Nepal?

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the seat of national government for Nepal, a country in Southern Asia.

What is the population of Nepal?

Nepal has a population of about 29.7 million people, the 51st largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Nepal?

Nepal covers 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 square miles), making Nepal the 95th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Nepal?

Nepal borders 2 countries: China and India.

What is the life expectancy in Nepal?

Life expectancy at birth in Nepal is 70.4 years, the 149th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Nepal in?

Nepal is in Asia, in the Southern Asia region. Nepal is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.