Nepal

South Asia

Score

CautionNR

Caution Investment Destination

Significant risks present - experienced investors with hedging strategies

Score Breakdown

Economic Health (30%)28

Political Safety (25%)25

Business Climate (20%)30

Financial Strength (15%)22

Growth Potential (10%)42

Investment Profile

Score History

How Nepal's investment score has evolved over time

2021: 28/100+2 pts since 20212025: 30/100

Economic

GDP$42B

GDP Growth4.5%

GDP per Capita$1,350

Inflation7.0%

Current Account-2.0% GDP

Financial & Fiscal

Government Debt42% GDP

FDI Inflows0.5% GDP

Trade Openness52%

Credit RatingNR

Governance (WGI)

Political Stability-0.6

Rule of Law-0.5

Corruption Control-0.6

Regulatory Quality-0.5

Population31M

Pop. Growth1.0%

Sector Investment Analysis

Hydropower

3% of GDP

growing55

Tourism

4% of GDP

growing52

Remittances & Services

25% of GDP

stable42

Agriculture

25% of GDP

stable38