Nepal Population Change 2026: -239,663
Nepal's population change in 2026 is -239,663 (estimate), down 1093.4% from 2025. It ranks #231 of 236 countries.
This statistic measures population change across countries, highlighting shifts in demographics. Understanding these changes is crucial for planning resources, economic growth, and social services.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Population Change over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -239,662.7 persons | 219.58K persons | +1093.36% | |
| 2025 | -20,083 persons | +25.71K persons | -56.14% | |
| 2024 | -45,791 persons | 4.46K persons | +10.80% | |
| 2023 | -41,329 persons | 41.01K persons | +13062.10% | |
| 2022 | -314 persons | 481.48K persons | -100.07% | |
| 2021 | 481.17K persons | 54.54K persons | -10.18% | |
| 2020 | 535.70K persons | 33.61K persons | -5.90% | |
| 2019 | 569.32K persons | +469.89K persons | +472.57% | |
| 2018 | 99.43K persons | +62.00K persons | +165.65% | |
| 2017 | 37.43K persons | 36.73K persons | -49.53% | |
| 2016 | 74.16K persons | 115.34K persons | -60.87% | |
| 2015 | 189.50K persons | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Nepal Population Change
What is Nepal's population change in 2026?▾
Nepal's population change is -239,663 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Nepal's population change increasing or decreasing?▾
Nepal's population change fell by 1093.4% from 2025 (-20,083) to 2026 (-239,663). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 423.2%.
How does Nepal rank for population change?▾
In 2026, Nepal has the 231st highest population change out of 236 countries with data.
What was Nepal's population change in 2015?▾
In 2015, Nepal's population change was 189,504. By 2026 it fell by 226.5%.
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