24_International reserves in Nepal
Nepal: 24_International reserves was 15.45 billion excluding gold in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.45 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 22.5%
World rank
66th
of 175 countries
All-time high
15.45 billion excluding gold
in 2025
All-time low
249.76 million excluding gold
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
24_International reserves in Nepal, 1990–2025
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in Nepal is 15.45 billion excluding gold, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 22.5% on the previous year and up 159.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Nepal peaked at 15.45 billion excluding gold in 2025 and was at its lowest, 249.76 million excluding gold, in 1990.
Nepal ranks 66th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in Nepal, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 249.76 million excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 323.85 million excluding gold | +29.7% |
| 1992 | 432.81 million excluding gold | +33.6% |
| 1993 | 520.47 million excluding gold | +20.3% |
| 1994 | 681.79 million excluding gold | +31.0% |
| 1995 | 719.87 million excluding gold | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 614.63 million excluding gold | -14.6% |
| 1997 | 617.62 million excluding gold | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 656.68 million excluding gold | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 790.53 million excluding gold | +20.4% |
| 2000 | 928.75 million excluding gold | +17.5% |
| 2001 | 1.05 billion excluding gold | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 1.06 billion excluding gold | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 1.08 billion excluding gold | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 1.40 billion excluding gold | +29.1% |
| 2005 | 1.50 billion excluding gold | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 1.59 billion excluding gold | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 2.04 billion excluding gold | +28.9% |
| 2008 | 2.26 billion excluding gold | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 2.65 billion excluding gold | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 2.66 billion excluding gold | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 2.87 billion excluding gold | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 3.92 billion excluding gold | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 4.37 billion excluding gold | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 5.70 billion excluding gold | +30.6% |
| 2015 | 5.95 billion excluding gold | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 8.15 billion excluding gold | +37.0% |
| 2017 | 8.64 billion excluding gold | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 9.05 billion excluding gold | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 8.27 billion excluding gold | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 8.33 billion excluding gold | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 10.93 billion excluding gold | +31.2% |
| 2022 | 8.54 billion excluding gold | -21.8% |
| 2023 | 9.69 billion excluding gold | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 12.61 billion excluding gold | +30.2% |
| 2025 | 15.45 billion excluding gold | +22.5% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 15.45 billion excluding gold is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.61 billion excluding gold, 4.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 15.45 billion excluding gold is above the median for South Asia, which is 10.96 billion excluding gold, 1.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 560.80 million excluding gold | 249.76 million excluding gold | 790.53 million excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.56 billion excluding gold | 928.75 million excluding gold | 2.65 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.96 billion excluding gold | 2.66 billion excluding gold | 9.05 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.93 billion excluding gold | 8.33 billion excluding gold | 15.45 billion excluding gold | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 63 Dominican Republic 16.06 billion excluding gold compare
- 64 Finland 15.95 billion excluding gold compare
- 65 Portugal 15.61 billion excluding gold compare
- 67 Kazakhstan 15.01 billion excluding gold compare
- 68 Azerbaijan 14.48 billion excluding gold compare
- 69 Austria 14.24 billion excluding gold compare
More reference data data for Nepal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7753 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Nepal?
- 24_international reserves in Nepal was 15.45 billion excluding gold in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 15.45 billion excluding gold in 2025.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 249.76 million excluding gold in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for 24_international reserves?
- Nepal ranks 66th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).