Primary income receipts in Nepal
Nepal: Primary income receipts was 891.64 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income receipts in Nepal, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income receipts in Nepal stood at 891.64 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 127.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Nepal peaked at 916.18 million BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.36 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
Nepal ranks 95th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.14 million BoP, current US$ | 6.72 million BoP, current US$ | 14.15 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 11.32 million BoP, current US$ | 4.36 million BoP, current US$ | 21.19 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.89 million BoP, current US$ | 25.14 million BoP, current US$ | 55.80 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 127.92 million BoP, current US$ | 48.71 million BoP, current US$ | 235.63 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 432.65 million BoP, current US$ | 209.55 million BoP, current US$ | 703.59 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 671.17 million BoP, current US$ | 458.91 million BoP, current US$ | 916.18 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 92 Moldova 1.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 93 Brunei 1.00 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 94 Iceland 961.20 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 96 Tunisia 858.82 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 97 Lebanon 858.26 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 98 Cote d'Ivoire 842.48 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Nepal
- Gross national expenditure 7.60 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 5.77 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 33.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 3.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 747.12 billion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 93.1% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 55.73 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 3.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 547.30 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Nepal?
- Primary income receipts in Nepal was 891.64 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 916.18 million BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.36 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Nepal rank for primary income receipts?
- Nepal ranks 95th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). 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.