Nepal

Nepal · NPL · South Asia

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan nation navigating a complex democratic transition, often marked by political instability and coalition governments. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, tourism, and remittances from overseas workers. Significant challenges remain in infrastructure development, poverty reduction, and post-disaster reconstruction.

Leadership

Ram Chandra Poudel

President

Government: Federal parliamentary republic

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

Narayan Kaji Shrestha

Barshaman Pun

Economy

GDP

$52.0B

GDP per Capita

$1.6K

GDP Growth

+5.0%

Inflation

5.5%

Unemployment

5.0%

AgricultureTourismRemittancesHydropowerTextiles

Trade

Key Exports

CarpetsTextilesPashminaSpicesHandicrafts

Key Imports

Petroleum productsMachinery and equipmentVehiclesFoodstuffsChemicals

Top Partners

IndiaChinaUSAEUBangladesh

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