What is the Population of Nepal?

The flag of Nepal is the world's only non-quadrilateral flag of a sovereign country. It takes the shape of two adjoining right-angled triangles and has a crimson red field with deep blue edges. Within the smaller upper triangle is an emblem of the upper half of a white sun resting on an upward facing white crescent. The lower triangle bears a white sun with twelve rays.
Population of Nepal 29,911,840

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.

Population29,911,840
Population rank51st of 196
Share of world population0.37%
Area147,181 km²
Population density203 / km²
DemonymNepalese

Population of Nepal — FAQ

What is the population of Nepal?

The population of Nepal is approximately 29,911,840 (29.9 million).

How does Nepal rank by population?

Nepal is the 51st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Nepal?

Nepal has a population density of roughly 203 people per km².

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