Monday, June 8th, 2026

Nepal’s population reaches 29.91 million



KATHMANDU: Nepal’s population has reached 29.91 million, the Central Bureau of Statistics has said.

According to the data made public by the Bureau on Wednesday, the population of Nepal has reached 29.91 million of which is 1,49,1,169 are females and 1,42,91,311 males.

According to the previous census, Nepal’s population was 26.4 million.

This time, the population growth rate has decreased compared to the previous time, according to the Bureau.

The population growth rate was more than one percent last time but this time it was 0.93 percent, the Bureau said.

Meanwhile, the population density is 198 people per square kilometer.

Similarly, the number of Nepalis living abroad is 2.169 million 478.

Publish Date : 26 January 2022 11:48 AM

Parliamentary panel directs govt. to resolve border dispute between Humla and Bajura

KATHMANDU: The Federalism Strengthening and National Concern Committee of the

Nagdhunga tunnel nearing operation, final preparations underway

KATHMANDU: The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel project is in its final stage

Oli’s last-minute U-turn stalls ministerial reshuffle in Sudurpashchim Province

DHANGADHI: A planned cabinet reshuffle in the Sudurpashchim Provincial Government

Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Raj Rai fined for traffic violation after viral biking video

KATHMANDU: Police have taken action against Harka Raj Rai, the

Finance Minister Wagle defends budget, says some taxes introduced to protect domestic production

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has defended the government’s