Nepal’s inflation moderates to 4.06 pc in last FY, down from 5.44 pc
Summary
Nepal's annual average consumer price inflation eased to 4.06% in fiscal year 2024/25, down from 5.44% the previous year, driven by slower price rises in food and non-food categories.
Key Points
- Nepal's annual average consumer price inflation declined to 4.06% in FY 2024/25 from 5.44% in FY 2023/24.
- Food and beverage category inflation stood at 4.69%, down from 6.47% in the previous fiscal year.
- Non-food and services category inflation fell to 3.71% from 4.64%.
- Regionally, Koshi province recorded the highest inflation at 5.46%, while Kathmandu Valley had 3.77%.
- Year-on-year inflation as of mid-July 2025 stood at 2.20%, lower than 3.57% a year ago.
