Outstanding public debt exceeds 2800 billion
Summary
Nepal's outstanding public debt has surpassed Rs 2800 billion, constituting nearly 46% of the GDP with both external and internal debts contributing significantly.
Key Points
- Nepal's public debt rose from Rs 2674 billion at the fiscal year's start to Rs 2806 billion by mid-January 2026.
- Outstanding public debt amounts to 45.95 percent of Nepal's GDP.
- External debt constitutes 53 percent (Rs 1408 billion) and internal debt 47 percent (Rs 1319 billion) of total public debt.
- Government aims to raise Rs 595 billion in public debt for the fiscal year, with 36.02 percent already raised mid-year.
