Equal Resource Distribution Index in Nepal

Nepal: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.345 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.345
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
119th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.378
in 2010
All-time low
0.02
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Nepal, 1900–2025

00.10.20.30.4190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Nepal stood at 0.345.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Nepal peaked at 0.378 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 1900.

Nepal ranks 119th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1910s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1920s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1930s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1940s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1950s 0.0685 0.047 0.078 10
1960s 0.111 0.1 0.113 10
1970s 0.1203 0.113 0.123 10
1980s 0.1269 0.119 0.13 10
1990s 0.3594 0.267 0.371 10
2000s 0.351 0.328 0.375 10
2010s 0.3513 0.323 0.378 10
2020s 0.3472 0.335 0.372 6

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 116 Palestine 0.371 compare
  2. 117 Azerbaijan 0.365 compare
  3. 118 Nigeria 0.36 compare
  4. 120 Peru 0.326 compare
  5. 121 Bolivia 0.325 compare
  6. 122 Equatorial Guinea 0.323 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Nepal?
Equal resource distribution index in Nepal was 0.345 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 0.378 in 2010.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1900.
How does Nepal rank for equal resource distribution index?
Nepal ranks 119th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.