Nepal Population Live (2026)
The live population of Nepal, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Nepal has an estimated population of about 29.1 million people in 2026 — 0.35% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 42nd largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Nepal's latest birth rate (17.2 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (5.5 per 1,000).
Is the population of Nepal growing?
Yes. Around 1,373 babies are born in Nepal every day — about 57 an hour — while around 439 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 934 people a day, or about 340,901 a year: a growth rate of 1.17% before migration. If that rate held steady, it would take about 60 years for the population to double — though in most countries growth slows over time as families get smaller.
A birth rate of 17.2 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 25th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration also plays a role. Large numbers of people from Nepal live and work abroad, so the real population change can be a little smaller than the natural increase shown here. Our counter shows births minus deaths only.
Births and deaths in Nepal
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Per hour | 57 | 18 | 39 |
| Per day | 1,373 | 439 | 934 |
| Per week | 9,611 | 3,073 | 6,538 |
| Per year | 501,153 | 160,252 | 340,901 |
How crowded is Nepal?
With about 29.1 million people living on 147,181 km², Nepal has roughly 198.0 people per square kilometre. That is around 3.2 times the world average of about 61 per km², making it the 17th most densely populated of the 72 countries we track. High density puts pressure on housing, transport and farmland, but it also makes cities and services cheaper to run per person.
Life expectancy in Nepal
A baby born in Nepal today can expect to live about 70.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (59th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $1,198 per person (67th of 72), Nepal is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Nepal at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 29,136,808 | 42 |
| Births per day | 1,373 | 37 |
| Deaths per day | 439 | 46 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 17.2 | 25 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 5.5 | 59 |
| Natural growth rate | 1.17% / year | 21 |
| Life expectancy | 70.8 years | 59 |
| Population density | 198.0 / km² | 17 |
| GDP per person | $1,198 | 67 |
| Area | 147,181 km² | — |
| Capital | Kathmandu | — |
| Languages | Nepali | — |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (₨) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Nepal's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Nepal's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nepal in 2026?
The population of Nepal in 2026 is estimated at about 29.1 million people, which is around 0.35% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Nepal every day?
About 1,373 babies are born in Nepal every day — roughly 57 per hour, or 501,153 per year — based on a birth rate of 17.2 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Nepal every day?
About 439 people die in Nepal every day — roughly 18 per hour, or 160,252 per year — based on a death rate of 5.5 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Nepal growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 934 people a day, a natural growth rate of 1.17% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Nepal?
Life expectancy at birth in Nepal is about 70.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Nepal population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Nepal's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.