Nepal Population Clock

Nepal population

29,555,776

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.11%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Nepal

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Nepal is 29,555,776, growing at an annual rate of -0.11%. That works out to a net change of approximately -90 people per day or -3 per hour.

The population change in Nepal is driven by three components: approximately 551,647 births per year and 207,032 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.11% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.94 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Nepal would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Nepal?

The current population of Nepal is approximately 29,555,776, growing at -0.11% per year.

How fast is the population of Nepal changing?

By approximately -90 people per day, or -3 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Nepal?

Yes. With approximately 551,647 births and 207,032 deaths per year, Nepal has a natural population increase of about 344,615 people annually.

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