GDP per Capita: Nepal

Analysis# Nepal GDP per Capita Nepal's GDP per capita reached $1,657.9 USD in 2026, matching its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 1,043% increase since 1980, when the metric stood at just $145.01 USD. Over nearly five decades, Nepal has transformed from one of the world's lowest-income economies into a lower-middle-income country, though growth has remained modest by global standards. The past decade reveals accelerating momentum. Between 2017 and 2020, growth stalled around $1,150–$1,200 USD, likely reflecting economic headwinds. Since 2021, however, Nepal's GDP per capita has climbed steadily, gaining over $400 USD in five years. This upward trajectory suggests continued economic strengthening, driven by improved productivity and external investment in infrastructure and services.