Resources statistical capacity in Nepal

Nepal: Resources statistical capacity was 13.96 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
13.96 million
Change on year
down 11.5%
World rank
15th
of 146 countries
All-time high
68.80 million
in 2021
All-time low
532,433
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Nepal, 2010–2023

020.0M40.0M60.0M2010201620232010: 1.6M2011: 2.2M2012: 532.4k2013: 1.9M2014: 1.8M2015: 3.8M2016: 5.7M2017: 2.6M2018: 9.5M2019: 13.4M2020: 10.4M2021: 68.8M2022: 15.8M2023: 14.0M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, resources statistical capacity in Nepal stood at 13.96 million.

The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 648.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Nepal peaked at 68.80 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 532,433, in 2012.

That places Nepal 15th out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Nepal, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Nepal, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 1.60 million —
2011 2.17 million +35.3%
2012 532,433 -75.5%
2013 1.86 million +250.2%
2014 1.79 million -4.2%
2015 3.78 million +111.5%
2016 5.69 million +50.6%
2017 2.62 million -54.1%
2018 9.55 million +264.9%
2019 13.40 million +40.3%
2020 10.43 million -22.2%
2021 68.80 million +559.7%
2022 15.77 million -77.1%
2023 13.96 million -11.5%

Nepal compared with similar countries

  • Nepal's 13.96 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 5.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Nepal's 13.96 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 4.55 million, 3.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.30 million 532,433 13.40 million 10
2020s 27.24 million 10.43 million 68.80 million 4

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 12 India 16.08 million compare
  2. 13 Bolivia 15.94 million compare
  3. 14 Cameroon 15.85 million compare
  4. 16 Colombia 13.54 million compare
  5. 17 Laos 13.24 million compare
  6. 18 Malawi 13.06 million compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Nepal?
Resources statistical capacity in Nepal was 13.96 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 68.80 million in 2021.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 532,433 in 2012.
How does Nepal rank for resources statistical capacity?
Nepal ranks 15th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 648.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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