Military spending per military personnel in Nepal
Nepal: Military spending per military personnel was 5,152 constant 2022 US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
5,152 constant 2022 US$
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
156th
of 170 countries
All-time high
5,757 constant 2022 US$
in 2020
All-time low
584.59 constant 2022 US$
in 1920
Years of data
103
1920–2022
Military spending per military personnel in Nepal, 1920–2022
Source: Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025); Correlates of War – National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per military personnel in Nepal is 5,152 constant 2022 US$, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 64.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per military personnel in Nepal peaked at 5,757 constant 2022 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 584.59 constant 2022 US$, in 1920.
Nepal ranks 156th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending per military personnel in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 584.59 constant 2022 US$ | — |
| 1921 | 759.62 constant 2022 US$ | +29.9% |
| 1922 | 745.1 constant 2022 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1923 | 876.01 constant 2022 US$ | +17.6% |
| 1924 | 1,017 constant 2022 US$ | +16.0% |
| 1925 | 1,093 constant 2022 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1926 | 1,125 constant 2022 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1927 | 1,134 constant 2022 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1928 | 1,131 constant 2022 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1929 | 1,121 constant 2022 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1930 | 1,197 constant 2022 US$ | +6.8% |
| 1931 | 1,222 constant 2022 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1932 | 1,241 constant 2022 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1933 | 1,206 constant 2022 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1934 | 1,432 constant 2022 US$ | +18.8% |
| 1935 | 1,338 constant 2022 US$ | -6.6% |
| 1936 | 1,327 constant 2022 US$ | -0.8% |
| 1937 | 1,313 constant 2022 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1938 | 1,339 constant 2022 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1939 | 1,259 constant 2022 US$ | -6.0% |
| 1940 | 1,306 constant 2022 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1941 | 1,217 constant 2022 US$ | -6.8% |
| 1942 | 1,136 constant 2022 US$ | -6.6% |
| 1943 | 1,021 constant 2022 US$ | -10.1% |
| 1944 | 1,043 constant 2022 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1945 | 1,022 constant 2022 US$ | -2.1% |
| 1946 | 871.08 constant 2022 US$ | -14.7% |
| 1947 | 724.2 constant 2022 US$ | -16.9% |
| 1948 | 611.43 constant 2022 US$ | -15.6% |
| 1949 | 728.29 constant 2022 US$ | +19.1% |
| 1950 | 734.29 constant 2022 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1951 | 817.8 constant 2022 US$ | +11.4% |
| 1952 | 923.23 constant 2022 US$ | +12.9% |
| 1953 | 914.87 constant 2022 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1954 | 916.58 constant 2022 US$ | +0.2% |
| 1955 | 747.11 constant 2022 US$ | -18.5% |
| 1956 | 836.28 constant 2022 US$ | +11.9% |
| 1957 | 880 constant 2022 US$ | +5.2% |
| 1958 | 782.02 constant 2022 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1959 | 843.55 constant 2022 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1960 | 894.74 constant 2022 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1961 | 1,076 constant 2022 US$ | +20.2% |
| 1962 | 1,227 constant 2022 US$ | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 1,430 constant 2022 US$ | +16.5% |
| 1964 | 1,612 constant 2022 US$ | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 1,600 constant 2022 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1966 | 1,538 constant 2022 US$ | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 1,554 constant 2022 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 1,550 constant 2022 US$ | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 1,133 constant 2022 US$ | -26.9% |
| 1970 | 1,099 constant 2022 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 1,041 constant 2022 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 970.53 constant 2022 US$ | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 925.36 constant 2022 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 1,017 constant 2022 US$ | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 1,047 constant 2022 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 1,317 constant 2022 US$ | +25.8% |
| 1977 | 1,216 constant 2022 US$ | -7.7% |
| 1978 | 1,446 constant 2022 US$ | +19.0% |
| 1979 | 2,052 constant 2022 US$ | +41.9% |
| 1980 | 2,352 constant 2022 US$ | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 2,123 constant 2022 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1982 | 2,391 constant 2022 US$ | +12.6% |
| 1983 | 2,275 constant 2022 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 2,341 constant 2022 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 2,407 constant 2022 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 2,425 constant 2022 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 2,024 constant 2022 US$ | -16.5% |
| 1988 | 1,766 constant 2022 US$ | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 1,742 constant 2022 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 1,714 constant 2022 US$ | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 1,707 constant 2022 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 1,921 constant 2022 US$ | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 1,939 constant 2022 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 2,008 constant 2022 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 1,782 constant 2022 US$ | -11.3% |
| 1996 | 1,910 constant 2022 US$ | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 2,039 constant 2022 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 2,075 constant 2022 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 2,304 constant 2022 US$ | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 1,922 constant 2022 US$ | -16.6% |
| 2001 | 3,108 constant 2022 US$ | +61.7% |
| 2002 | 2,734 constant 2022 US$ | -12.0% |
| 2003 | 2,504 constant 2022 US$ | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 2,777 constant 2022 US$ | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 3,114 constant 2022 US$ | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 3,056 constant 2022 US$ | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 3,110 constant 2022 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 3,341 constant 2022 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 3,640 constant 2022 US$ | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 2,913 constant 2022 US$ | -20.0% |
| 2011 | 3,191 constant 2022 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 3,127 constant 2022 US$ | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 3,118 constant 2022 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 3,604 constant 2022 US$ | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 4,009 constant 2022 US$ | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 4,401 constant 2022 US$ | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 4,804 constant 2022 US$ | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 5,106 constant 2022 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 5,585 constant 2022 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 5,757 constant 2022 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 5,370 constant 2022 US$ | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 5,152 constant 2022 US$ | -4.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 5,152 constant 2022 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 19,992 constant 2022 US$, 26% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 5,152 constant 2022 US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 6,091 constant 2022 US$, 85% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 958.49 constant 2022 US$ | 584.59 constant 2022 US$ | 1,134 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1930s | 1,287 constant 2022 US$ | 1,197 constant 2022 US$ | 1,432 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1940s | 967.97 constant 2022 US$ | 611.43 constant 2022 US$ | 1,306 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1950s | 839.57 constant 2022 US$ | 734.29 constant 2022 US$ | 923.23 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,361 constant 2022 US$ | 894.74 constant 2022 US$ | 1,612 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,213 constant 2022 US$ | 925.36 constant 2022 US$ | 2,052 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,185 constant 2022 US$ | 1,742 constant 2022 US$ | 2,425 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,940 constant 2022 US$ | 1,707 constant 2022 US$ | 2,304 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,930 constant 2022 US$ | 1,922 constant 2022 US$ | 3,640 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,986 constant 2022 US$ | 2,913 constant 2022 US$ | 5,585 constant 2022 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,427 constant 2022 US$ | 5,152 constant 2022 US$ | 5,757 constant 2022 US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
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- 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 military spending per military personnel in Nepal?
- Military spending per military personnel in Nepal was 5,152 constant 2022 US$ in 2022, according to Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025); Correlates of War – National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per military personnel recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 5,757 constant 2022 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest military spending per military personnel recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 584.59 constant 2022 US$ in 1920.
- How does Nepal rank for military spending per military personnel?
- Nepal ranks 156th out of 170 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military spending per military personnel rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025); Correlates of War – National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending per military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.