Nepal’s Public Debt Surpasses NPR 29 Trillion, Reaches 48% of GDP

Nepal’s public debt has surged to NPR 29.33 trillion by the end of Chaitra 2082/83, amounting to approximately 48% of the country's GDP. This rapid rise is driven largely by a high share of foreign debt, which increased the burden due to exchange rate depreciation. The government has managed to collect only 58% of its targeted borrowing, indicating challenges in debt management. Increased debt servicing costs are putting additional pressure on the national budget, limiting fiscal space for other priorities. This escalation in debt highlights vulnerability in Nepal’s economic stability and necessitates strategic fiscal management going forward.

• Nepal’s public debt hits NPR 29.33 trillion (48% of GDP), increasing fiscal risks amid foreign exchange pressures. #SamacharSanjal #NEPSE #GoldPriceNepal #StockMarketNepal