What is the Population of Nepal?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Nepal has a population of approximately 29,911,840 people, making it the 51st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.37% of the world's population. With a land area of 147,181 km², the population density is roughly 203 people per km².
| Population | 29,911,840 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 51st of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.37% |
| Area | 147,181 km² |
| Population density | 203 / km² |
| Demonym | Nepalese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 51st |
| Yemen | 32,684,503 | 48th |
| Madagascar | 31,727,042 | 49th |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 50th |
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 52nd |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 53rd |
| Australia | 27,536,874 | 54th |
Nepal compared with its neighbours
Nepal in context
- Nepal covers 147,181 km², making it the 93rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: China, India.
- Nepal is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 29,911,840 people, Nepal holds about 1.5% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Nepal is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Nepal — FAQ
What is the population of Nepal?
The population of Nepal is approximately 29,911,840 (29.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Nepal in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Nepal at approximately 29,911,840 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Nepal is the 51st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Nepal?
Approximately 29,911,840 people live in Nepal, making it the 51st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Nepal rank by population?
Nepal is the 51st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.37%.
What is the population density of Nepal?
Nepal has a population density of roughly 203 people per km², based on a land area of 147,181 km².
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