Summary
This PEST country analysis report on Nepal provides a holistic view of the country, with insightful analysis of current and future issues, supplemented with relevant quantitative data to support trend analysis.
Synopsis
- Understand the political system in Nepal through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.
- Understand the economic situation in Nepal through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.
- Understand customer demographics in Nepal through analysis of income distribution and the rural-urban split, as well as healthcare and education.
- Understand the technological landscape in Nepal through analysis of relevant laws and policies, as well as patents data.
Scope
- The political landscape section discusses the evolution of the political scenario in Nepal, as well as the country's economic, social, foreign, and defense policies. The section also discusses the country's performance according to World Bank Governance Indicators.
- The economic landscape section outlines the evolution of Nepal's economy, as well as the country's performance in terms of GDP growth, composition by sector (agriculture, industry, and services), fiscal situation, international investment position, monetary situation, credit disbursement, banking sector, and employment."
- The social landscape section analyzes the government's social welfare policies, as well as the country's performance in terms of healthcare, income distribution, and education.
- The technology landscape section examines advancements and policies in technology innovation, including developments in information technology, telecommunications, research and development (R&D) investments, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity measures.
Reasons to Buy
- What is the outlook in Nepal in terms of political stability, policies towards business, and the popularity of the government?
- How does Nepal perform in terms of GDP growth, its fiscal situation, international investment position, monetary situation, and employment?
- How does Nepal perform in terms of healthcare, income distribution, and education?
- How does Nepal perform in terms of technology-intensive sectors like IT, life sciences, and R&D expenditure trends?
                     
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Table of Contents
Overview	
Catalyst	
Summary	
Key highlights	
Key developments (March 2024 - February 2025)	
Key economic updates	
Key Facts and Geographic Location	
Key facts	
Geographical location	
Political Landscape	
Summary	
Evolution	
Structure and policies	
Key political figures	
Structure of government	
Key policies	
Performance	
Governance indicators	
Economic Landscape	
Summary	
Evolution	
Structure and policies	
Financial system	
GDP and growth rate	
Fiscal situation	
International investment position	
Unemployment	
Social Landscape	
Summary	
Evolution	
Structure and policies	
Demographic composition	
Education	
Healthcare	
Performance	
Education	
Healthcare	
Income distribution	
Technological Landscape	
Summary	
Evolution	
Structure and policies	
Intellectual property	
Research and development	
Information and communications technology	
5G implementation	
Artificial intelligence	
Performance	
About MarketLine	
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List of Tables
Table 1: Nepal - Key Facts, 2025
Table 2: Mid-Year Population by Age (Percentage of Total Population), 2024e
List of Figures
Figure 1: Key Economic Indicators Trend	
Figure 2: Map of Nepal, 2025	
Figure 3: Nepal - Timeline of Key Political Events	
Figure 4: Nepal - Key Political Figures	
Figure 5: Nepal - Distribution of Seats by Party, (as of Mar 2023)	
Figure 6: Evolution of GDP (%), 2014-24e	
Figure 7: Real GDP and GDP Growth (Constant Prices), 2020-29f	
Figure 8: GDP by Sector in Nepal, 2024e	
Figure 9: Nepal - Agricultural Output (NPR Trillion/%), 2020-25f	
Figure 10: Nepal - Industrial Output (NPR Trillion/%), 2020-25f	
Figure 11: Nepal - Services Output (NPR Trillion/%), 2020-25f	
Figure 12: Nepal - Consumer Price Index (CPI) and CPI-Based Inflation, 2020-29f	
Figure 13: Nepal - Unemployment Rate (%), 2020-29f	
Figure 14: Nepal - Major Religions (%), 2021	
Figure 15: Nepal - Government Education Expenditure, Total ($ Million/%), 2020-24e	
Figure 16: Nepal - Government Healthcare Expenditure, Total ($ Million/%), 2020-24e	
Figure 17: Nepal - Internet Users and Penetration (million/%), 2020 - 25f