Asian Development Bank Forecasts 3.9 Percent Growth for Nepal in 2026
Summary
The Asian Development Bank forecasts Nepal's economic growth will slow to 3.9 percent in 2026 amid global economic pressures, below government targets.
Key Points
- Asian Development Bank projects Nepal's economic growth at 3.9 percent in 2026.
- Nepal's growth projected at 4.4 percent in 2025 and 4.5 percent in 2027 by ADB.
- ADB forecasts South Asia's overall economic growth at 6 percent in 2026.
- India expected to have strongest growth in South Asia at 6.6 percent in 2026.
