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Nepal Population Pyramid 2034

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2034
Population: 31,555,066

Year

-5 -1   2034  +1 +5

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Summary

Nepal in 2034

In 2034, Nepal is projected to have a population of 31,555,066 people. That would be 6.4% more than in 2024 (29,651,055).

Half of the population would be younger than 29.7 years, with 24.5% children under 15 and 7.5% aged 65 or older. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Ranks #55 of 201 by population Ranks #127 of 201 by median age Ranks #112 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Nepal
Population
31,555,066
Median age
29.7
0-14 %
24.5%
65+ %
7.5%
Child dependency
36.0
Old-age dependency
11.1
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
34,642,027
Population 2100
31,831,434
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.98

In 2023 women in Nepal had on average 1.98 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 70.4

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 70.4 years on average (71.8 years for girls, 68.8 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Migration to and from Nepal
Where immigrants come from (2024)

458,924 immigrants live in Nepal, 1.5% of the population.

India412,190
Bhutan26,552
China18,757
Pakistan1,170
Bangladesh214
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,637,069 people born in Nepal live in other countries.

India663,518
Malaysia502,596
Saudi Arabia297,561
Qatar266,580
United States of America264,317
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Nepal compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Nepal 31,555,066 29.7
Sri Lanka 24,119,295 36.8
Afghanistan 55,359,464 20.1
Bhutan 839,043 35.9
Maldives 549,155 40.6
Frequently asked questions about Nepal's population
What will the population of Nepal be in 2034?
Nepal is projected to have a population of 31,555,066 in 2034.
Is Nepal's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 6.4% from 2024, with a projected population of 34,642,027 in 2050.
What is the median age in Nepal?
The median age in Nepal is 29.7 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Nepal's population is over 65 or under 15?
7.5% of Nepal's population is 65 or older, and 24.5% is under 15.
What shape is Nepal's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Nepal has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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