Agricultural output in Nepal
Nepal: Agricultural output was 10.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
51st
of 159 countries
All-time high
10.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 2022
All-time low
1.63 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Agricultural output in Nepal, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural output in Nepal stood at 10.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output in Nepal peaked at 10.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.63 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, in 1961.
That places Nepal 51st out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural output in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.63 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 1.65 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 1.69 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 1.70 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 1.76 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 1.71 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1967 | 1.75 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 1.80 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 1.86 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 1.92 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 1.93 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 1.90 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 2.05 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.0% |
| 1974 | 2.11 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 2.19 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 2.18 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 2.18 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 2.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 2.21 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 2.37 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 2.49 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 2.38 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 2.82 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +18.3% |
| 1984 | 2.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 2.89 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 2.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 3.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +9.7% |
| 1988 | 3.38 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 3.57 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 3.82 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 3.54 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 3.85 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 3.77 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 4.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 4.18 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 4.18 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 4.37 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 4.45 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 4.67 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 4.81 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 5.02 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 5.19 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 5.44 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 5.52 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 5.72 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 5.72 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 6.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 6.32 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 6.42 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 6.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 7.36 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 7.59 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 7.73 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 7.92 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 7.91 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 8.60 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 8.57 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9.01 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 9.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 10.04 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 9.98 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 10.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 10.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 10.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.9% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 10.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 1.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 10.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ is above the median for South Asia, which is 8.22 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.73 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.63 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.86 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.09 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.90 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.87 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 2.37 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 3.57 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.09 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 3.54 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 4.67 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.62 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 4.81 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 6.42 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.08 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 6.79 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9.35 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.12 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9.98 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 48 Cameroon 11.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 49 Cambodia 11.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 50 Tanzania 10.55 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 52 Mali 9.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 53 Belarus 9.25 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
- 54 Niger 9.07 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nepal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2156 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 331.1 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7937 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.33 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output in Nepal?
- Agricultural output in Nepal was 10.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural output recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 10.28 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest agricultural output recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.63 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for agricultural output?
- Nepal ranks 51st out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural output rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural output. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural output is the sum of crop and livestock products. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.