Imports of goods and services in Nepal
Nepal: Imports of goods and services was 15.34 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Nepal, 1965–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Nepal is 15.34 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Nepal peaked at 17.41 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 57.92 million current US$, in 1968.
Nepal ranks 104th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 75.77 million current US$ | 57.92 million current US$ | 102.38 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 162.12 million current US$ | 71.90 million current US$ | 295.58 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 557.21 million current US$ | 364.50 million current US$ | 785.54 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.30 billion current US$ | 785.78 million current US$ | 1.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.66 billion current US$ | 1.72 billion current US$ | 4.46 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.92 billion current US$ | 5.83 billion current US$ | 14.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.41 billion current US$ | 11.41 billion current US$ | 17.41 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Nepal
- DEC alternative conversion factor 136.29 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.87 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 13.75 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 745.45 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.47 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 78.47 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 575.73 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 211,976 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,570 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 6.28 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Nepal?
- Imports of goods and services in Nepal was 15.34 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 17.41 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.92 million current US$ in 1968.
- How does Nepal rank for imports of goods and services?
- Nepal ranks 104th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.