Private Sector Credit Statistics in Nepal (2026)
Nepal recorded domestic credit to the private sector of 92.1% of GDP in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 91.6% of GDP in 2023 to 92.1% of GDP in 2024 (+0.6 percentage points). Nepal ranks #1 of 5 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #23 of 160 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 92.1% of GDP (2024)
- Private Sector Credit in Nepal as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +0.6 pp (2024)
- Up from 91.6% of GDP in 2023 to 92.1% of GDP in 2024 (+0.6 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 12.8% of GDP (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 12.8% of GDP in 1990 to 92.1% of GDP in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 103.7% of GDP (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 92.1% of GDP.
- Rank in South Asia
- #1 of 5 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 1 of 5 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #23 of 160 (2024)
- Nepal ranks 23 of 160 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- 54.4% of GDP (2024)
- Nepal (92.1% of GDP) is above the average of 54.4% of GDP across the 5 countries in South Asia with data.
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks (% of GDP) (2024)
- 91.9% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Outstanding loans from commercial banks, percent of GDP (2024)
- 79.1% (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- 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, 1990–2024
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92.1% | +0.6 pp |
| 2023 | 91.6% | −2.9 pp |
| 2022 | 94.5% | −9.2 pp |
| 2021 | 103.7% | +15.2 pp |
| 2020 | 88.4% | +9.5 pp |
| 2019 | 78.9% | +2.6 pp |
| 2018 | 76.3% | +7.1 pp |
| 2017 | 69.2% | −0.7 pp |
| 2016 | 69.8% | +12.9 pp |
| 2015 | 56.9% | +2.4 pp |
| 2014 | 54.5% | +4.0 pp |
| 2013 | 50.5% | +1.7 pp |
| 2012 | 48.8% | +2.3 pp |
| 2011 | 46.4% | −8.2 pp |
| 2010 | 54.6% | −4.6 pp |
| 2009 | 59.2% | +7.5 pp |
| 2008 | 51.7% | +14.4 pp |
| 2007 | 37.3% | +4.1 pp |
| 2006 | 33.2% | +4.4 pp |
| 2005 | 28.7% | +1.6 pp |
| 2004 | 27.1% | +1.0 pp |
| 2003 | 26.1% | +3.3 pp |
| 2002 | 22.9% | −6.5 pp |
| 2001 | 29.4% | −1.3 pp |
| 2000 | 30.7% | +1.8 pp |
| 1999 | 28.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 1998 | 28.7% | +4.8 pp |
| 1997 | 23.9% | +0.7 pp |
| 1996 | 23.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 1995 | 22.8% | +4.3 pp |
| 1994 | 18.6% | +4.0 pp |
| 1993 | 14.6% | +1.2 pp |
| 1992 | 13.4% | +0.1 pp |
| 1991 | 13.4% | +0.5 pp |
| 1990 | 12.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for domestic credit to the private sector in Nepal?
Domestic credit to the private sector in Nepal stood at 92.1% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the private sector credit data for Nepal?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Nepal.
Where does the private sector credit data for Nepal come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS). The latest observation for Nepal is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has private sector credit in Nepal changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 12.8% of GDP in 1990 to 92.1% of GDP in 2024.
How does Nepal compare with other countries in South Asia?
Nepal ranks 1 of 5 countries in South Asia with data, with 92.1% of GDP versus a regional average of 54.4% of GDP (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FS.AST.PRVT.GD.ZS, 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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