Economic Survey 2081/82 Nepal PDF– Complete Summary

May 31, 2025

Nepal’s economy accelerated significantly in the fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25), with real GDP growth reaching 4.61%, up from 3.67% the previous year. This rebound – marked by easing inflation, surging exports, and strengthened remittances – signals broad-based recovery, though structural challenges persist.

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1. Macroeconomic Overview

Projected Real GDP Growth (2081/82): 4.61%
Previous Year (2080/81): 3.67%
Total GDP (Nominal): NPR 61 Kharab 7 Arba
Per Capita Income: NPR 165,233 (up from NPR 159,177)
Inflation Rate: 4.72% (down from 6.08%)

2. Public Finance

Total Revenue (2080/81): NPR 11 Kharab 50 Arba 99 Crore (+10.4%)
- Federal Share: 92%
- Provincial + Local: 8%
Total Expenditure (2080/81): NPR 16 Kharab 40 Arba 68 Crore
- Federal: 64.2%, Provincial: 9.9%, Local: 25.9%
Fiscal Deficit: 2.53% of GDP
Public Debt to GDP Ratio: 42.64%
- Domestic Debt: NPR 13.15 Kharab
- External Debt: NPR 13.60 Kharab

3. Agriculture, Forest, and Land Reform

Sector Growth: 3.28%
Major Activities:
- Distribution of agricultural machinery and seeds
- Land reform and mapping programs
- Agricultural product diversification

4. Industry, Commerce, Supply, and Tourism

Industrial Contribution to GDP: 12.83%
Exports: NPR 1 Kharab 58 Arba (+57.2%)
Imports: NPR 11 Kharab 45 Arba (+11.2%)
Trade Deficit: NPR 9 Kharab 87 Arba (↓6.2%)
Tourist Arrivals: 798,000 (↑1.7%)
Tourism Revenue: NPR 56 Arba 70 Crore (↑9.7%)

5. Infrastructure, Transport, and Energy

Total Electricity Production: 3,602 MW
Electricity Consumption Distribution:
- Household: 35.3%
- Industrial: 29.0%
- Commercial: 6.3%
- Export: 19.7%
Road Connectivity: All districts connected
Digital Banking Access: All local governments have at least one bank branch

6. Education and Social Sector

School Enrollment Rate: Over 95% in all provinces except Karnali
Drinking Water Access: Significant improvements in Karnali and Sudurpashchim
Vaccine Coverage: Maintained above 90% nationally
Pro-Poor Scholarships & Health Grants: Expanded to rural and underprivileged communities

7. Financial Sector

Credit Growth: Increased toward productive sectors like SMEs and agriculture
Green Finance: Nepal Green Finance Taxonomy launched
Banking Reach: 100% of local governments have banking access
Inflation Rate: 4.72% in 2081/82

8. External Sector

Remittance Inflows: NPR 10 Kharab 51 Arba (+9.4%)
Foreign Exchange Reserves: Improved due to tourism and remittance recovery
Export-Import Ratio: Slight improvement due to export increase

🧑‍💼 9. Employment and Poverty

Unemployment & Underemployment: Significant rural-urban divide remains
Over 6 Lakh Foreign Employment Permits issued (up to Falgun 2081)
Poverty Rate: Official national update not provided; still under SDG monitoring

10. Environment and Climate Change

Green Energy Initiatives: Expansion of solar, micro-hydro and forest programs
Climate Adaptation Programs: Implemented in partnership with development partners

11. Provincial Economic Status

Highest GDP Growth Province: Gandaki – 5.51%
Lowest GDP Growth Province: Sudurpashchim – 3.32%
Bagmati Province has the highest budget share; Madhesh the lowest in FY 2081/82