Landline phone subscriptions in Nepal

Nepal: Landline phone subscriptions was 407,925 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
407,925
Change on year
down 32.4%
World rank
94th
of 212 countries
All-time high
861,299
in 2017
All-time low
7,100
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024

Landline phone subscriptions in Nepal, 1975–2024

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Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for landline phone subscriptions in Nepal is 407,925, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 32.4% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, landline phone subscriptions in Nepal peaked at 861,299 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7,100, in 1975.

That places Nepal 94th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1970s 8,540 7,100 10,200 5
1980s 23,413 11,400 45,457 10
1990s 113,719 57,320 253,035 10
2000s 509,737 266,890 812,615 10
2010s 831,315 762,000 861,299 10
2020s 653,321 407,925 802,871 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is landline phone subscriptions in Nepal?
Landline phone subscriptions in Nepal was 407,925 in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 861,299 in 2017.
What is the lowest landline phone subscriptions recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 7,100 in 1975.
How does Nepal rank for landline phone subscriptions?
Nepal ranks 94th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is landline phone subscriptions rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Landline phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Landline phone subscriptions
Source
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,803 data points, 1960–2024
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