Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion
Summary
Nepal's outstanding public debt has surpassed Rs 2800 billion, constituting nearly 46% of the GDP, with external debt accounting for 53% and internal debt 47%.
Key Points
- Nepal's outstanding public debt has exceeded Rs 2800 billion by mid-January 2026.
- The total public debt is 45.95 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
- External debt constitutes 53 percent of total public debt, while internal debt is 47 percent.
- The government has received Rs 214.55 billion of the Rs 595 billion public debt target for the fiscal year, achieving 36.02 percent of the target.
