Nepal—Poverty Headcount, National (%)
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #48 of 104Updated April 2026
Latest Value
20.3%
2022
YoY Change
-19.4%
2010 → 2022
Global Rank
#48
of 104 countries
Maximum
30.9%
2003
Minimum
20.3%
2022
CAGR
-2.2%
3 years
Last
20.3%
Previous
25.2%
Highest
30.9%
Lowest
20.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nepal's poverty headcount, national (%) was 20.3% in 2022, ranking #48 out of 104 countries. This represents a -19.4% change from 2010. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 30.9% (2003) and the lowest was 20.3% (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.3% | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 25.2% | -18.4% |
| 2003 | 30.9% |
Top Countries — Poverty Headcount, National (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madagascar | 75.2% | 2021 |
| 2 | Central African Republic | 68.8% | 2021 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 65.0% | 2022 |
| 4 | Honduras | 62.9% | 2024 |
| 5 | Zambia | 60.0% | 2022 |
| 6 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 56.2% | 2020 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 56.2% | 2023 |
| 8 | Guatemala | 56.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 55.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Gambia, The | 53.4% | 2020 |