Nepal: Urban population growth (annual %)
In , Nepal's Urban population growth (annual %) was 0.20.
That's down 33.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.60 . Nepal ranks #180 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10.07
- Trough
- 0.20
- 1-year change
- -33.8%
- 5-year change
- -86.4%
- -32.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- -79.7%
- -14.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Urban population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.1968 | |
| 0.2973 | |
| 1.0465 | |
| 1.7992 | |
| 2.1040 | |
| 1.4523 | |
| 0.5995 | |
| 0.6386 | |
| 0.9925 | |
| 1.1426 |
About Urban population growth (annual %)
Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Indicator code: SP.URB.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Nepal's Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Nepal's Urban population growth (annual %) was 0.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nepal's Urban population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Nepal's Urban population growth (annual %) fell 33.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Nepal rank globally on Urban population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Nepal ranked #180 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population growth (annual %).
- How does Nepal's Urban population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Urban population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.60, so Nepal is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
- What is Urban population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.GROW), CC BY 4.0.