Fixed telephone subscriptions in Nepal

Nepal: Fixed telephone subscriptions was 407,925 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
407,925
Change on year
down 32.4%
World rank
94th
of 213 countries
All-time high
861,299
in 2017
All-time low
7,100
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024

Fixed telephone subscriptions in Nepal, 1975–2024

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Source: World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Analysis

In 2024, fixed telephone subscriptions in Nepal stood at 407,925.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.4% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fixed telephone subscriptions in Nepal peaked at 861,299 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7,100, in 1975.

Nepal ranks 94th of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8,540 7,100 10,200 5
1980s 23,413 11,400 45,457 10
1990s 113,719 57,320 253,035 10
2000s 509,737 266,890 812,615 10
2010s 831,315 762,000 861,299 10
2020s 653,321 407,925 802,871 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is fixed telephone subscriptions in Nepal?
Fixed telephone subscriptions in Nepal was 407,925 in 2024, according to World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
What is the highest fixed telephone subscriptions recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 861,299 in 2017.
What is the lowest fixed telephone subscriptions recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 7,100 in 1975.
How does Nepal rank for fixed telephone subscriptions?
Nepal ranks 94th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is fixed telephone subscriptions rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), published as part of Fixed telephone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Fixed telephone subscriptions
Source
World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
260 places, 14,482 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Fixed telephone subscriptions refers to the sum of active number of analogue fixed telephone lines, voice-over-IP (VoIP) subscriptions, fixed wireless local loop (WLL) subscriptions, ISDN voice-channel equivalents and fixed public payphones.