Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Nepal
Nepal: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 891.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Nepal, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income, credit/revenue in Nepal stood at 891.64 million.
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, credit/revenue in Nepal peaked at 916.18 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 139.86 million, in 2005.
That places Nepal 95th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 139.86 million | — |
| 2006 | 158.17 million | +13.1% |
| 2007 | 224.27 million | +41.8% |
| 2008 | 235.63 million | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 210.19 million | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 209.55 million | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 287.71 million | +37.3% |
| 2012 | 247.65 million | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 327.82 million | +32.4% |
| 2014 | 391.79 million | +19.5% |
| 2015 | 437.50 million | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 457.88 million | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 561.62 million | +22.7% |
| 2018 | 703.59 million | +25.3% |
| 2019 | 701.40 million | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 507.15 million | -27.7% |
| 2021 | 458.91 million | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 581.98 million | +26.8% |
| 2023 | 916.18 million | +57.4% |
| 2024 | 891.64 million | -2.7% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 891.64 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.66 million, 2.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 891.64 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 550.69 million, 1.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 193.63 million | 139.86 million | 235.63 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 432.65 million | 209.55 million | 703.59 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 671.17 million | 458.91 million | 916.18 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More financial sector data for Nepal
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.7398 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.5402 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.7398 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income, credit/revenue in Nepal?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Nepal was 891.64 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 916.18 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 139.86 million in 2005.
- How does Nepal rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Nepal ranks 95th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue 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 International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.