Total government revenue, in local currency in Nepal
Nepal: Total government revenue, in local currency was 1.24 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Total government revenue, in local currency in Nepal, 2000–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total government revenue, in local currency in Nepal is 1.24 million, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 24.6% on the previous year and up 388.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total government revenue, in local currency in Nepal peaked at 1.24 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 46,015, in 2000.
That places Nepal 72nd out of 184 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.
Total government revenue, in local currency in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 46,015 | — |
| 2001 | 52,899 | +15.0% |
| 2002 | 54,941 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 65,018 | +18.3% |
| 2004 | 71,064 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 82,456 | +16.0% |
| 2006 | 84,100 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 102,188 | +21.5% |
| 2008 | 120,650 | +18.1% |
| 2009 | 166,024 | +37.6% |
| 2010 | 216,250 | +30.3% |
| 2011 | 252,910 | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 285,065 | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 330,916 | +16.1% |
| 2014 | 404,631 | +22.3% |
| 2015 | 450,014 | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 524,039 | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 653,949 | +24.8% |
| 2018 | 803,329 | +22.8% |
| 2019 | 947,811 | +18.0% |
| 2020 | 991,649 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 1.24 million | +24.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 1.24 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 498,873, 2.5× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 1.24 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 2.15 million, 57% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84,536 | 46,015 | 166,024 | 10 |
| 2010s | 486,891 | 216,250 | 947,811 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.11 million | 991,649 | 1.24 million | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total government revenue, in local currency in Nepal?
- Total government revenue, in local currency in Nepal was 1.24 million in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.24 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest total government revenue, in local currency recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,015 in 2000.
- How does Nepal rank for total government revenue, in local currency?
- Nepal ranks 72nd out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is total government revenue, in local currency rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 388.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total government revenue, in local currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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