Military spending, per square kilometre in Nepal
Nepal: Military spending, per square kilometre was 3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
108th
of 171 countries
All-time high
3,896 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
150.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Nepal, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Nepal is 3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Nepal peaked at 3,896 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 150.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Nepal 108th out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 150.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 171.62 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1963 | 200 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.5% |
| 1964 | 225.4 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1965 | 246.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 236.69 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 239.01 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 238.46 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 229.79 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 222.94 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 211.15 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 217.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 207.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 227.66 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 234.27 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 294.67 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +25.8% |
| 1977 | 314.51 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 323.59 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 358.67 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 345.38 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 356.28 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 401.22 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1983 | 397.76 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 409.3 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 420.85 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 423.88 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 424.52 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 432.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 426.37 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 419.52 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 417.87 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 470.13 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1993 | 474.57 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 491.52 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 498.43 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 467.52 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 499.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 507.96 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 563.97 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 670.25 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 997.2 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +48.8% |
| 2002 | 972.62 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 1,100 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 1,278 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 1,499 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 1,471 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 1,497 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 1,608 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 1,752 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 1,951 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 2,137 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 2,094 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 2,088 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,414 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 2,685 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 2,947 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 3,251 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 3,455 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 3,779 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 3,896 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 3,634 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 3,486 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,180 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 1.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for South Asia, which is 28,312 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 13% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 215.29 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 150.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 246.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 261.17 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 207.07 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 358.67 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 403.78 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 345.38 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 432.21 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 481.06 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 417.87 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 563.97 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,285 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 670.25 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,752 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,680 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,951 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,779 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,679 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,486 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,896 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 105 Uzbekistan 4,043 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 106 East Timor 3,849 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 107 Canada 3,705 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 109 Cape Verde 3,574 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 110 Brazil 3,272 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 111 South Africa 2,995 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre 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 military spending, per square kilometre in Nepal?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Nepal was 3,698 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 3,896 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2020.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Nepal ranks 108th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.