Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Nepal

Nepal: Net incurrence of liabilities, total was 303.12 billion current LCU in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
303.12 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
43rd
of 136 countries
All-time high
312.87 billion current LCU
in 2020
All-time low
-35.13 billion current LCU
in 2013
Years of data
26
1990–2021

Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Nepal, 1990–2021

0100.0B200.0B300.0B1990200520211990: 7.0B current LCU1997: 8.6B current LCU1998: 10.5B current LCU1999: 11.9B current LCU2000: 12.1B current LCU2001: 13.4B current LCU2002: 9.3B current LCU2003: 3.9B current LCU2004: 2.4B current LCU2005: 4.7B current LCU2006: 5.8B current LCU2007: 11.2B current LCU2008: 13.1B current LCU2009: 31.0B current LCU2010: 22.7B current LCU2011: 23.7B current LCU2012: -9.1B current LCU2013: -35.1B current LCU2014: -3.9B current LCU2015: 3.5B current LCU2016: 56.8B current LCU2017: 70.2B current LCU2018: 194.7B current LCU2019: 154.4B current LCU2020: 312.9B current LCU2021: 303.1B current LCU

Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.

Analysis

In 2021, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Nepal stood at 303.12 billion current LCU.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 1,181.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net incurrence of liabilities, total in Nepal peaked at 312.87 billion current LCU in 2020 and was at its lowest, -35.13 billion current LCU, in 2013.

That places Nepal 43rd out of 136 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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
1990s 9.51 billion current LCU 7.01 billion current LCU 11.92 billion current LCU 4
2000s 10.67 billion current LCU 2.44 billion current LCU 30.97 billion current LCU 10
2010s 47.79 billion current LCU -35.13 billion current LCU 194.68 billion current LCU 10
2020s 308.00 billion current LCU 303.12 billion current LCU 312.87 billion current LCU 2

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 40 South Africa 414.86 billion current LCU compare
  2. 41 Armenia 399.87 billion current LCU compare
  3. 42 Togo 321.48 billion current LCU compare
  4. 44 Ethiopia 253.89 billion current LCU compare
  5. 45 Serbia 251.76 billion current LCU compare
  6. 46 Dominican Republic 208.08 billion current LCU compare

See the full ranking of 136 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net incurrence of liabilities, total in Nepal?
Net incurrence of liabilities, total in Nepal was 303.12 billion current LCU in 2021, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is the highest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 312.87 billion current LCU in 2020.
What is the lowest net incurrence of liabilities, total recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was -35.13 billion current LCU in 2013.
How does Nepal rank for net incurrence of liabilities, total?
Nepal ranks 43rd out of 136 countries with data for 2021.
Is net incurrence of liabilities, total rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,181.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net incurrence of liabilities, total (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
Source
Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
136 places, 2,974 data points, 1972–2024
Last refreshed

Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.