Active Mobile Money Accounts Statistics in Nepal (2026)
According to IMF Financial Access Survey data, active mobile money accounts in Nepal came to 356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2024. Up from 299.6 per 1,000 adults in 2023 to 356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2024. Nepal ranks #3 of 4 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #33 of 60 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 356.9 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Active Mobile Money Accounts in Nepal as of 2024, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2023
- +19.1% (2024)
- Up from 299.6 per 1,000 adults in 2023 to 356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- CAGR 2019–2024
- +63% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from 31 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2019)
- 31 per 1,000 adults (2019)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 31 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 356.9 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Nepal.
- Rank in South Asia
- #3 of 4 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 3 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #33 of 60 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 33 of 60 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 380.9 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Nepal (356.9 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 380.9 per 1,000 adults across the 4 countries in South Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 472 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 5-year trend (63%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Active mobile money accounts (number) (2024)
- 7.6 million (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Nepal (2024)
- 46.3% (2024)
- 46.3% of the population in Nepal used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 29.7 million (2024)
- Nepal had a population of 29.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2019–2024
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 357 | +19.1% |
| 2023 | 300 | +36.1% |
| 2022 | 220 | +132.2% |
| 2021 | 94.7 | +83.8% |
| 2020 | 51.6 | +66.2% |
| 2019 | 31 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for active mobile money accounts in Nepal?
Active mobile money accounts in Nepal stood at 356.9 per 1,000 adults in 2024, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How does Nepal compare with other countries in South Asia?
Nepal ranks 3 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, with 356.9 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 380.9 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Nepal rank globally on active mobile money accounts?
Nepal ranks 33 of 60 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
What could active mobile money accounts in Nepal look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 472 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 5-year trend (63%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
How recent is the active mobile money accounts data for Nepal?
The most recent observation is from 2024. IMF Financial Access Survey data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Nepal.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA63N.PTADLT_NUM, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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