Domestic Remittances Statistics in Nepal (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 30.3% of adults in Nepal sent or received domestic remittances in 2024. Up from 23.9% in 2021 to 30.3% in 2024 (+6.4 percentage points). Nepal ranks #1 of 4 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #64 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 30.3% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Nepal as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +6.4 pp (2024)
- Up from 23.9% in 2021 to 30.3% in 2024 (+6.4 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 30.3% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Nepal.
- Rank in South Asia
- #1 of 4 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 1 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #64 of 109 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 64 of 109 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 25.4% (2024)
- Nepal (30.3%) is above the average of 25.4% across the 4 countries in South Asia with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 14.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- 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, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.3% | +6.4 pp |
| 2021 | 23.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Nepal sent or received domestic remittances?
30.3% of adults in Nepal sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Nepal compare with other countries in South Asia?
Nepal ranks 1 of 4 countries in South Asia with data, with 30.3% versus a regional average of 25.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Nepal rank globally on domestic remittances?
Nepal ranks 64 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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