NPL · South Asia / South Asia
Total Population
29.62 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
70.6 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,618,118 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | -0.11 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 207.1 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 18.96 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.97 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.96 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 70.6 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 22.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 68.7 percent | 2019 |
| Urban Population (%) | 67.0 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Nepali
Official
Religions
Hindu
Major
81.2%
Buddhist
8.2%
Muslim
5.1%
Kirat
3.2%
Christian
1.8%
Less Than
1.0%