Nepal
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Population
- 29,618,118
- 2025
- Area
- 147,181 km²
- Official language
- Nepali
- Currency
- Nepalese Rupee
- NPR
- GDP per capita
- US$1,536
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Nepal does not allow dual citizenship; former Nepalis naturalised outside SAARC countries can hold non-resident Nepali citizenship with economic, social and cultural rights only.
Nepal (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #13/200 (87.0/100). Lowest relative position: Healthcare Index — #150/192 (37.0/100). The passport ranks #106/198 and reaches 31 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 41.7/100 (#147/199). On the entry side, 184/197 passports can enter Nepal without a consular visa in advance.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity37.0
- Safety & Stability69.7
- Economy & Income52.6
- Education52.6
- Environment & Clean Water58.7
- Infrastructure74.9
- Digital Connectivity32.5
- Equality69.7
- Learning Quality25.7
- Educational Attainment68.4
- Expected Years of Schooling48.8
- Education Spending56.5
- Basic Access79.5
- Violent Crime95.8
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism49.1
- Law Enforcement & Order42.6
- Road Safety59.3
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes62.5
- Coverage & Access53.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities15.9
- Spending & Investment17.9
- Financial Protection18.1
- Personal Income Tax34.5
- Capital Gains & Dividends87.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security39.5
- Rule of Law & Property Rights34.8
- Political Stability49.1
- Institutions & Regulation29.4
- Financial Soundness46.9
- Monetary Stability64.9
- Freedom of Capital Movement35.0
- Education52.6
- Healthcare37.0
- Safety69.7
- Quality of Life55.6
- Cost of living87.0
- Passport5.3
- Passport5.3
- Quality of Life55.6
- Safety69.7
- Healthcare37.0
- Purchasing power & price stability24.3
- Education52.6
- Wealth Protection42.4
- Tax65.7
- Cost of living87.0
- Healthcare37.0
- Safety69.7
- Quality of Life55.6
- Tax65.7
- Wealth Protection42.4
- Affordable Prices96.5
- Price Stability64.9
- Purchasing power14.2
At a glance
Entering Nepal
- Visa-free: 1 passports
- Visa on arrival: 183 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 13 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 2/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Frequently asked questions about Nepal
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
What is the population of Nepal?
According to the World Bank, Nepal had a population of 29,618,118 in 2025.
What is the official language of Nepal?
The official language of Nepal is Nepali.
What currency does Nepal use?
Nepal uses the Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
Does Nepal allow dual citizenship?
Nepal does not allow dual citizenship; former Nepalis naturalised outside SAARC countries can hold non-resident Nepali citizenship with economic, social and cultural rights only.
How strong is the Nepal passport?
The Nepal passport ranks #106 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 31 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Nepal passport holders?
Holders of the Nepal passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 151 destinations and need an e-Visa for 65. Full list: Nepal passport page.
How many passports can enter Nepal without applying for a visa in advance?
184 of 197 passports can enter Nepal without applying for a consular visa in advance: 1 visa-free and 183 with a visa on arrival. 13 must apply for a consular visa.
Where is Nepal strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Nepal is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#13 of 200) and weakest on the Healthcare Index (#150 of 192).
How does Nepal rank for quality of life?
Nepal scores 55.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #147 of 211.
Is Nepal expensive to live in?
Nepal scores 87.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #13 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Nepal?
Nepal scores 69.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #102 of 203.
How does Nepal rank for healthcare?
Nepal scores 37.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #150 of 192.
How does Nepal rank for education?
Nepal scores 52.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #133 of 191.
How does Nepal rank on taxes?
Nepal scores 65.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #89 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
