What is the population of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal?

The population of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is 29,911,840.

Where is Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal located?

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is located at latitude 28.0000000 and longitude 84.0000000.

What time zone is Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in?

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.

What is the official language of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal?

The official language of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is Nepali.

How has the population of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal changed?

The population of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal has increased from 10,105,050 (1960) to 29,911,840 (2026), a change of 196%.

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Kathmandu

Population 1,442,271

Quick Facts about Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Population	29,911,840
Continent	Asia
Latitude & Longitude	28.0000,84.0000
Legislative body	Curia regis
Official language	Nepali
Capital	Kathmandu
Establishment	September 25, 1768 (257 years ago)
Time Zone	Asia/Kathmandu
Local time	15:44:25 (18th September 2026)

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Geography

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is located at 28°0'0"N 84°0'0"E (28.0000000, 84.0000000).

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The largest city of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is Kathmandu with a population of 1,442,271. . See all Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal cities & populated places.

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	10,105,050	-	(Worldbank)
1961	10,267,264	1.61%	(Worldbank)
1962	10,433,145	1.62%	(Worldbank)
1963	10,604,621	1.64%	(Worldbank)
1964	10,783,967	1.69%	(Worldbank)
1965	10,972,912	1.75%	(Worldbank)
1966	11,172,529	1.82%	(Worldbank)
1967	11,382,967	1.88%	(Worldbank)
1968	11,603,928	1.94%	(Worldbank)
1969	11,834,654	1.99%	(Worldbank)
1970	12,074,626	2.03%	(Worldbank)
1971	12,323,982	2.07%	(Worldbank)
1972	12,583,140	2.1%	(Worldbank)
1973	12,852,206	2.14%	(Worldbank)
1974	13,131,260	2.17%	(Worldbank)
1975	13,420,369	2.2%	(Worldbank)
1976	13,719,471	2.23%	(Worldbank)
1977	14,028,536	2.25%	(Worldbank)
1978	14,347,641	2.27%	(Worldbank)
1979	14,676,929	2.3%	(Worldbank)
1980	15,016,402	2.31%	(Worldbank)
1981	15,367,230	2.34%	(Worldbank)
1982	15,729,431	2.36%	(Worldbank)
1983	16,100,617	2.36%	(Worldbank)
1984	16,477,473	2.34%	(Worldbank)
1985	16,858,310	2.31%	(Worldbank)
1986	17,239,673	2.26%	(Worldbank)
1987	17,623,693	2.23%	(Worldbank)
1988	18,020,753	2.25%	(Worldbank)
1989	18,445,028	2.35%	(Worldbank)
1990	18,905,478	2.5%	(Worldbank)
1991	19,405,504	2.64%	(Worldbank)
1992	19,938,320	2.75%	(Worldbank)
1993	20,489,975	2.77%	(Worldbank)
1994	21,040,904	2.69%	(Worldbank)
1995	21,576,071	2.54%	(Worldbank)
1996	22,090,352	2.38%	(Worldbank)
1997	22,584,775	2.24%	(Worldbank)
1998	23,057,883	2.09%	(Worldbank)
1999	23,509,964	1.96%	(Worldbank)
2000	23,941,110	1.83%	(Worldbank)
2001	24,347,106	1.7%	(Worldbank)
2002	24,725,627	1.55%	(Worldbank)
2003	25,080,872	1.44%	(Worldbank)
2004	25,419,344	1.35%	(Worldbank)
2005	25,744,500	1.28%	(Worldbank)
2006	26,066,693	1.25%	(Worldbank)
2007	26,382,581	1.21%	(Worldbank)
2008	26,666,576	1.08%	(Worldbank)
2009	26,883,535	0.81%	(Worldbank)
2010	27,013,212	0.48%	(Worldbank)
2011	27,041,437	0.1%	(Worldbank)
2012	26,989,862	-0.19%	(Worldbank)
2013	26,917,906	-0.27%	(Worldbank)
2014	26,906,926	-0.04%	(Worldbank)
2015	27,015,031	0.4%	(Worldbank)
2016	27,261,131	0.91%	(Worldbank)
2017	27,627,124	1.34%	(Worldbank)
2018	28,087,871	1.67%	(Worldbank)
2019	28,608,710	1.85%	(Worldbank)
2026	29,911,840	4.56%

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