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India and Nepal
India and Nepal compared on 336 statistics from 59 publishers, each reading with its own year. In the Country Index 2026, India is placed joint 82nd and Nepal is placed 106th of 183 countries.
Country Index 2026 · standing
A standing is a place in this site’s own index of published statistics, not a score. The full Country Index 2026
At a glance
Population48×
India: 1,438,069,596people
Nepal: 29,694,614people
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Land area21×
India: 2,973,190km²
Nepal: 143,350km²
2024 · FAO
GDP per person
India: 10,039international $, PPP
Nepal: 5,277international $, PPP
2025 · World Bank Group
Life expectancy
India: 72years at birth
Nepal: 70.35years at birth
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Human development
India: 0.685HDI, 0–1
Nepal: 0.622HDI, 0–1
2023 · UNDP Human Development Report Office
Unemployment
India: 4.219% of the labour force
Nepal: 10.46% of the labour force
2025 · ILO
The newest published figure for each, as each country’s profile prints it. A multiple is given for the two sizes only.
01The answer first
In short
India’s GDP per person is the higher of the two: India 10,039 and Nepal 5,277 international dollars at purchasing power parity (World Bank Group, 2025).
India has 48 times as many people, and 21 times the land area.
Measured as places in each statistic’s own field, the two are furthest apart on paid paternity leave (0 and 15, World Bank Group 2025), world Risk Index (40.73 and 2.6, Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum 2025) and academic freedom (0.136 and 0.831, V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg 2025). They are closest on voice and accountability (-0.152 and -0.168, World Bank Group 2025), merit-based civil service (0.867 and 0.877, V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg 2025) and infant mortality rate (23.35 and 22.24, UN IGME 2024).
For 54 of the 336 shared statistics the newest readings describe different years. Those rows print both years and are left out of every comparison above.
Nothing here counts the statistics on which one country is placed higher than the other: such a count would weigh a minor survey question the same as life expectancy. The one overall answer this site gives is the Country Index 2026, below.
02Country Index 2026
Subject by subject in the Country Index
Each country’s place among the countries with a standing on each subject, first on the left. A standing is built from a few key statistics per subject; how it is made is on the index’s own page.
- Governance & Institutions73rd · 130th of 194
- Economy & Innovation86th · 97th of 176
- Work & Labourjoint 99th · 171st of 182
- Education & Knowledge44th · 111th of 198
- Health & Wellbeing150th · 143rd of 200
- Development & Human Capital114th · 145th of 196
- Environment & Sustainability85th · 60th of 186
- Gender & Equality154th · 129th of 183
- Democracy & Civil Libertiesjoint 119th · 94th of 198
- Peace & Securityjoint 140th · 88th of 177
- Risk & Resilience182nd · 118th of 193
- Mobility & Trade15th · — of 177Nepal has no standing on Mobility & Trade: it holds fewer than the 2 of its 4 key statistics a standing needs.
- Food & Agriculture111th · 85th of 184
- Poverty & Inequalityjoint 44th · 46th of 159
- Energy— · joint 47th of 165India has no standing on Energy: it holds fewer than the 2 of its 3 key statistics a standing needs.
- Digital & Technology5th · 115th of 198
Not voting in this edition, so no standings for anybody: Money & Public Finance, People & Population. Their statistics are still compared below.
03The evidence
Every statistic, subject by subject
336 statistics measure both countries; 41 more measure only India and 27 only Nepal. Each subject opens with its key statistics on a strip of every country measured, then lists the rest.
Governance & Institutions
India:73rdNepal:130thof 194
India on Governance & Institutions →Nepal on Governance & Institutions →
Key statistics · the 4 the Governance & Institutions standing is built from
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9 to 89; the middle country is at 39.
9dashed: the middle country, 3989
India: 3991st of 181 · rank
Nepal: 34109th of 181 · rank
Government Effectiveness
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 209 countries measured, values run from -2.251 to 2.092; the middle country is at 0.101.
-2.251dashed: the middle country, 0.1012.092
India: 0.502
Nepal: -0.77
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.003 to 0.988; the middle country is at 0.676.
0.003dashed: the middle country, 0.6760.988
India: 0.667
Nepal: 0.764
Statistical Performance Indicators
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 188 countries measured, values run from 27.12 to 94.14; the middle country is at 69.3.
27.12dashed: the middle country, 69.394.14
India: 73.72
Nepal: 60.37
| Also measured · 30 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 8.743202580th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 6.1682023102nd of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · No better end | 0.356 | 0.574 |
| Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 51.92022 | 27.52021 |
| Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 0.362117th of 192 · rank | 0.327134th of 192 · rank |
| Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 89.12021 | 73.22022 |
| Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.279115th of 211 · position · derived | -0.773157th of 211 · position · derived |
| Debt Service on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 10.4967th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 12.3957th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Disability Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 18.32022 | 27.52021 |
| Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.408133rd of 176 · position · derived | 0.66584th of 176 · position · derived |
| External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 18.5897th of 110 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 23.2793rd of 110 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 7.905202583rd of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 3.3892023120th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Foundational ID OwnershipWorld Bank Group (ID4D) · 2024 · Higher is better | 99.19 | 89.82 |
| General Government ConsumptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 10.77109th of 132 · position · derived | 8.385122nd of 132 · position · derived |
| Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · Higher is better | 3.5 | 1.75 |
| Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.26105th of 176 · position · derived | 0.50564th of 176 · position · derived |
| Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.86757th of 176 · position · derived | 0.87755th of 176 · position · derived |
| Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.50881st of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.32112th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 45.92022 | 77.22021 |
| Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · Higher is better | 5499th of 168 · rank | 50110th of 168 · rank |
| Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.68458th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.56183rd of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Public Sector EmploymentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 7.774201997th of 135 · position · derived | 4.3712014114th of 135 · position · derived |
| Public Sector Wage BillWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end | 0.977168th of 168 · position · derived | 2.848161st of 168 · position · derived |
| Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.17112th of 209 · position · derived | -0.653153rd of 209 · position · derived |
| Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -1.63158th of 176 · position · derived | 0.6572nd of 176 · position · derived |
| Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 2.3172025 | 7.0952023 |
| State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 95 | 95.6 |
| State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · Higher is better | 0.76755th of 166 · position · derived | -0.027123rd of 166 · position · derived |
| State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 2.9663rd of 176 · position · derived | 2.13543rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Trade Union DensityILO · years differ · Higher is better | 19.8201758th of 139 · position · derived | 30.16201822nd of 139 · position · derived |
| Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.152110th of 206 · position · derived | -0.168112th of 206 · position · derived |
Measured for Nepal only: Business Ready: Operational Efficiency · Business Ready: Public Services · Business Ready: Regulatory Framework · Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
Economy & Innovation
India:86thNepal:97thof 176
India on Economy & Innovation →Nepal on Economy & Innovation →
Key statistics · the 4 the Economy & Innovation standing is built from
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 14.83 to 99.85; the middle country is at 72.83.
14.83dashed: the middle country, 72.8399.85
India: 89.02
Nepal: 59.99
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from -3.53 to 1.729; the middle country is at 0.131.
-3.53dashed: the middle country, 0.1311.729
India: 0.70542nd of 145 · rank
Nepal: -0.10288th of 145 · rank
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 2.113 to 88.52; the middle country is at 35.95.
2.113dashed: the middle country, 35.9588.52
India: 21.462025
Nepal: 57.852023
GDP per Capita (PPP)
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 185 countries measured, values run from 1,067 to 139,593; the middle country is at 17,265.
1,067dashed: the middle country, 17,265139,593
India: 10,039
Nepal: 5,277
| Also measured · 42 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Individual Consumption per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better | 5,745126th of 173 · position · derived | 4,338136th of 173 · position · derived |
| Adjusted Net SavingsWorld Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better | 15.4131st of 118 · position · derived | 24.425th of 118 · position · derived |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 16.2338th of 158 · position · derived | 21.5626th of 158 · position · derived |
| Commodity Export DependenceUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 40.47 | 48.08 |
| Complexity Outlook IndexGrowth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · No better end | 2.878 | 0.264 |
| Comprehensive Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 15,869116th of 150 · position · derived | 12,788125th of 150 · position · derived |
| Creative Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 27.32 | 1.091 |
| Crop Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 123.2937th of 195 · position · derived | 116.6658th of 195 · position · derived |
| Export Concentration IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 0.13 | 0.194 |
| Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 22.26102nd of 138 · position · derived | 8.828136th of 138 · position · derived |
| Firms Competing Against Informal FirmsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 18.552025152nd of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 37.662023103rd of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with an International Quality CertificationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 3.9992025 | 4.662023 |
| Food Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 127.8229th of 195 · position · derived | 123.1837th of 195 · position · derived |
| Foreign Direct Investment InflowsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 0.941 | 0.1 |
| Frontier Technology Readiness IndexUNCTAD · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.73936th of 170 · position · derived | 0.42396th of 170 · position · derived |
| GDP GrowthWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 7.56713th of 186 · position · derived | 4.43158th of 186 · position · derived |
| Global Innovation IndexWorld Intellectual Property Organization · 2025 · Higher is better | 38.238th of 139 · rank | 20.21107th of 139 · rank |
| GNI per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 9,91061st of 102 · position · derived | 5,35175th of 102 · position · derived |
| Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 34.68th of 131 · position · derived | 29.425th of 131 · position · derived |
| Gross Savings (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2024 · No better end | 34.7518th of 146 · position · derived | 36.0514th of 146 · position · derived |
| Historical GDP per Capita (Maddison)GGDC · 2022 · Higher is better | 7,766106th of 166 · position · derived | 3,014135th of 166 · position · derived |
| Household ConsumptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 56.6784th of 131 · position · derived | 84.7313th of 131 · position · derived |
| ICT Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better | 32.687th of 118 · position · derived | 6.10473rd of 118 · position · derived |
| Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 24.01113th of 138 · position · derived | 33.7284th of 138 · position · derived |
| Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 25.272nd of 158 · position · derived | 12.05147th of 158 · position · derived |
| Inflation, GDP DeflatorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 0.974 | 3.066 |
| Informal Output (DGE Model Estimate)World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · 2020 · Lower is better | 15.94 | 31.25 |
| Interest Payments on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.90481st of 112 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.263105th of 112 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Livestock Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 132.5227th of 194 · position · derived | 144.4517th of 194 · position · derived |
| Management Practices IndexWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 39.842025153rd of 169 · position · derived | 44.182023135th of 169 · position · derived |
| Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 13.4748th of 132 · position · derived | 4.982115th of 132 · position · derived |
| Price Level of Household ConsumptionGGDC · 2023 · No better end | 0.254 | 0.294 |
| Productive Capacities IndexUNCTAD · 2022 · Higher is better | 45.7108th of 195 · position · derived | 39.82135th of 195 · position · derived |
| Researchers per Million InhabitantsUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 259.26202096th of 145 · position · derived | 59.662002too old to compare122nd of 145 · position · derived |
| Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · No better end | 317,534 | 9,428 |
| Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 9.976 | 4.142 |
| Statutory Minimum WageILO · 2024 · No better end | 232.6 | 490.28 |
| Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All ProductsWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end | 4.59 | 11.2 |
| Terms of Trade IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 92.49 | 111.03 |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2021 · No better end | 3.15981st of 180 · position · derived | 0.499127th of 180 · position · derived |
| Trade (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 46.27111th of 138 · position · derived | 42.55115th of 138 · position · derived |
| Water-Use EfficiencyFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 3.8 | 2.99 |
Measured for India only: Average Monthly Earnings of Employees · Container Port Traffic · Creative Goods Exports · Foreign Value Added Share of Gross Exports · Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · Income Share Held by Richest 10% · Merchant Fleet by Country of Ownership · New Business Density · Palma Ratio · Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rate · Total Factor Productivity Level
Work & Labour
India:joint 99thNepal:171stof 182
India on Work & Labour →Nepal on Work & Labour →
Key statistics · the 4 the Work & Labour standing is built from
Employment-to-Population Ratio
ILO · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 21.21 to 86.9; the middle country is at 57.72.
21.21dashed: the middle country, 57.7286.9
India: 53.31
Nepal: 35.14
Unemployment Rate
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.13 to 34.2; the middle country is at 5.084.
0.13dashed: the middle country, 5.08434.2
India: 4.219
Nepal: 10.46
Vulnerable Employment
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.456 to 90.22; the middle country is at 28.67.
0.456dashed: the middle country, 28.6790.22
India: 71.58
Nepal: 76.98
| Also measured · 19 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added per WorkerWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 2,159117th of 151 · position · derived | 5,03986th of 151 · position · derived |
| Average Weekly Hours WorkedILO · 2025 · No better end | 45.7117th of 182 · position · derived | 41.1466th of 182 · position · derived |
| Compliance with Labour RightsILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 4.45 | 4.3 |
| Employment in AgricultureILO · 2025 · No better end | 41.6337th of 182 · position · derived | 22.9175th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in IndustryILO · 2025 · No better end | 25.8240th of 182 · position · derived | 31.2814th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in ServicesILO · 2025 · No better end | 32.56166th of 182 · position · derived | 45.81140th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment Injury Protection CoverageILO · 2022 · Higher is better | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Female Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 32.42162nd of 182 · position · derived | 27.47166th of 182 · position · derived |
| Firms Offering Formal TrainingWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 2.8822025 | 14.052023 |
| GDP per Person EmployedWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 24,842115th of 168 · position · derived | 20,874122nd of 168 · position · derived |
| Human Capital Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 9,607113th of 151 · position · derived | 4,833134th of 151 · position · derived |
| Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 55.66135th of 182 · position · derived | 39.24175th of 182 · position · derived |
| Labour Productivity per Hour WorkedILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 10.8129th of 182 · position · derived | 9.74132nd of 182 · position · derived |
| Length of Paid Maternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 182 | 98 |
| Length of Paid Paternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 0 | 15 |
| Self-Employment RateILO · 2025 · No better end | 74.927th of 182 · position · derived | 78.5818th of 182 · position · derived |
| Unemployment Benefit CoverageILO · 2022 · Higher is better | 0 | 0 |
| Working Poverty RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better | 3.562 | 1.876 |
| Youth Unemployment RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better | 16.0268th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 20.5644th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for India only: Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · Gini Index of Monthly Earnings · Low Pay Rate · Share of Temporary Employees · Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training
Measured for Nepal only: Informal Employment Rate
Education & Knowledge
India:44thNepal:111thof 198
India on Education & Knowledge →Nepal on Education & Knowledge →
Key statistics · the 4 the Education & Knowledge standing is built from
Government Spending on Education
UIS · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 123 countries measured, values run from 0 to 16.39; the middle country is at 3.709.
0dashed: the middle country, 3.70916.39
India: no reading in this edition
Nepal: 3.956
Out-of-School Rate, Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 192 countries measured, values run from 0.004 to 65.6; the middle country is at 3.691.
0.004dashed: the middle country, 3.69165.6
India: 0.104
Nepal: 2.034
Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 187 countries measured, values run from 3.411 to 100; the middle country is at 85.9.
3.411dashed: the middle country, 85.9100
India: 94.422022
Nepal: 80.022024
Upper Secondary Completion Rate
UIS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 164 countries measured, values run from 2.13 to 99.27; the middle country is at 64.87.
2.13dashed: the middle country, 64.8799.27
India: 65.05
Nepal: 42.48
| Also measured · 23 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Freedom IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.136154th of 176 · position · derived | 0.83144th of 176 · position · derived |
| Adult Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 78.162024126th of 172 · position · derived | 68.712019143rd of 172 · position · derived |
| Expected Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 12.95115th of 195 · position · derived | 13.7592nd of 195 · position · derived |
| Gender Parity Index, Tertiary EnrolmentUIS · 2024 · Closer to 1 is better | 1.0548th of 95 · position · derived | 1.21838th of 95 · position · derived |
| Harmonized Test ScoresWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 399103rd of 172 · position · derived | 368.56138th of 172 · position · derived |
| Intergenerational Persistence in EducationWorld Bank Group · 2011 · Lower is better | 0.55522nd of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.48456th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of SchoolWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 7.102102nd of 172 · position · derived | 7.22799th of 172 · position · derived |
| Lower Secondary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 90.5177th of 164 · position · derived | 82.6391st of 164 · position · derived |
| Mean Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 6.88143rd of 193 · position · derived | 4.504176th of 193 · position · derived |
| Out-of-School Rate, Lower Secondary AgeUIS · 2024 · Lower is better | 15.0632nd of 116 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4.5765th of 116 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Outbound Mobility Ratio, TertiaryUIS · 2023 · No better end | 1.949 | 18.69 |
| Pre-Primary Net Enrolment RateUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 56.6970th of 120 · position · derived | 62.3165th of 120 · position · derived |
| Primary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 96.5390th of 165 · position · derived | 90.83105th of 165 · position · derived |
| Primary Schools with ElectricityUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 89.28 | 59.81 |
| Primary Schools with Internet for TeachingUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 43.46 | 45.25 |
| Pupils per Qualified Teacher, PrimaryUIS · 2024 · Lower is better | 28.8331st of 92 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 23.1743rd of 92 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Qualified Teachers in Primary EducationUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 91.73 | 96.09 |
| School Life ExpectancyUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 13.3756th of 77 · position · derived | 13.5750th of 77 · position · derived |
| Secondary School EnrolmentUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 78.1189th of 109 · position · derived | 90.3968th of 109 · position · derived |
| Tertiary Enrolment RatioUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 34.4264th of 95 · position · derived | 21.2976th of 95 · position · derived |
| Trust in ScientistsWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 51.98 | 22.8 |
| Wealth Parity Index, Lower Secondary CompletionUIS · years differ · Closer to 1 is better | 0.722019 | 0.6982021 |
| Youth Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 97.342024 | 94.242019 |
Measured for India only: Bachelor's or Higher Attainment · Female Share of STEM Graduates · Learning Poverty · Nobel Prize Laureates by Country of Birth · Share of Graduates from ICT Programmes · Upper Secondary Attainment
Measured for Nepal only: Female Share of Researchers
Health & Wellbeing
India:150thNepal:143rdof 200
India on Health & Wellbeing →Nepal on Health & Wellbeing →
Key statistics · the 4 the Health & Wellbeing standing is built from
Life Expectancy at Birth
UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 222 countries measured, values run from 54.46 to 86.37; the middle country is at 74.63.
54.46dashed: the middle country, 74.6386.37
India: 72
Nepal: 70.35
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 133 countries measured, values run from 0 to 63.1; the middle country is at 4.7.
0dashed: the middle country, 4.763.1
India: no reading in this edition
Nepal: 12.8
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 162 countries measured, values run from 0.518 to 52.8; the middle country is at 13.8.
0.518dashed: the middle country, 13.852.8
India: 35.472020
Nepal: 24.812022
Under-Five Mortality Rate
UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 200 countries measured, values run from 1.26 to 115.65; the middle country is at 14.54.
1.26dashed: the middle country, 14.54115.65
India: 26.58
Nepal: 25.12
| Also measured · 45 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Birth Rate (Ages 15–19)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 14.06145th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 67.1745th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adult Mortality (Probability of Dying Between 15 and 60)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 151.194th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 159.0190th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adults Who Have Been Too Anxious or Depressed to Carry OnWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 22.56 | 15.06 |
| Agreement That Vaccines Are SafeWellcome Trust · 2018 · Higher is better | 95.446th of 144 · position · derived | 92.1215th of 144 · position · derived |
| Antenatal Care Coverage, At Least Four VisitsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 58.42021124th of 153 · position · derived | 80.5202280th of 153 · position · derived |
| Caesarean Section RateUNICEF · years differ · No better end | 21.52021 | 18.22022 |
| Care-Seeking for Children with Symptoms of PneumoniaUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 56.1202189th of 127 · position · derived | 57.5202286th of 127 · position · derived |
| Catastrophic Out-of-Pocket Health SpendingWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 17.912011 | 8.4542016 |
| Coefficient of Variation of Habitual Caloric ConsumptionFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.26 | 0.28 |
| Contraceptive Prevalence (Any Method)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 50.3 | 42 |
| Cost of a Healthy DietFAO · 2025 · No better end | 4.11 | 4.19 |
| Days Above 35°CECMWF · 2025 · Lower is better | 67.95 | 8.48 |
| Demand for Family Planning Satisfied by Modern MethodsUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 77.365th of 196 · position · derived | 59.5131st of 196 · position · derived |
| Early Initiation of BreastfeedingUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 41.422020101st of 136 · position · derived | 54.62202262nd of 136 · position · derived |
| Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 63.69202016th of 136 · position · derived | 56.4202228th of 136 · position · derived |
| Fish and Seafood Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 8.73 | 4.28 |
| Fruit Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 65.64 | 51.26 |
| Gender Inequality IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.403102nd of 172 · rank | 0.487125th of 172 · rank |
| Global Multidimensional Poverty IndexOPHI · years differ · Lower is better | 0.069202151st of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.085202245th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Human Capital IndexWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 0.494114th of 172 · position · derived | 0.505107th of 172 · position · derived |
| Immunisation Coverage, DTP3WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 95 | 96 |
| Immunisation Coverage, Measles First Dose (MCV1)WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 98 | 96 |
| Infant Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 23.3561st of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 22.2464th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Institutional DeliveriesUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 88.62021 | 79.42022 |
| Life Expectancy at Age 65UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 15.44130th of 222 · position · derived | 13.86179th of 222 · position · derived |
| Low Birthweight PrevalenceUNICEF and WHO (Joint Low Birthweight Estimates) · 2020 · Lower is better | 27.441st of 158 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 19.736th of 158 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Malaria Incidence (P. falciparum)MAP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.925 | 0.001 |
| Malaria Incidence (P. vivax)MAP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.363 | 0.001 |
| Malaria Mortality (P. falciparum)MAP · 2024 · Lower is better | 1.065 | 0.001 |
| Meat Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 8.12 | 14.48 |
| Minimum Dietary Diversity, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 23.55202082nd of 115 · position · derived | 48.24202243rd of 115 · position · derived |
| Modern Contraceptive PrevalenceUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 44 | 34.6 |
| Mortality Rate, Ages 5–14UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 4.07276th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4.35668th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Neonatal Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 16.6654th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 15.2759th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Oral Rehydration Salts for Children with DiarrhoeaUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 60.6202125th of 127 · position · derived | 38.4202276th of 127 · position · derived |
| Overweight Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · 2024 · Lower is better | 3.701128th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1.772155th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Pesticide Use per HectareFAO · 2024 · No better end | 0.24154th of 178 · position · derived | 0.6137th of 178 · position · derived |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution ExposureAtmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · 2023 · Lower is better | 47.19th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 40.717th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Postnatal Care for Newborns Within Two DaysUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 81.6202159th of 109 · position · derived | 69.7202275th of 109 · position · derived |
| Prevalence of UndernourishmentFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 1248th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 5.381st of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Severe Child Food Poverty, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 40.25202012th of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 7.911202297th of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Share of Dietary Energy Supply from Cereals, Roots and TubersFAO · 2022 · Lower is better | 53 | 63 |
| Stillbirth RateUN IGME · 2023 · Lower is better | 11.8162nd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 13.554th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Vegetable Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 92.91 | 149.05 |
| Wasting Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · years differ · Lower is better | 18.7520202nd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 6.976202240th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for India only: INFORM Severity Index
Measured for Nepal only: Children with Functional Difficulties · HPV Vaccination Coverage, Girls · Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food Insecurity · Violent Discipline of Children
Development & Human Capital
India:114thNepal:145thof 196
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Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.388 to 0.972; the middle country is at 0.762.
0.388dashed: the middle country, 0.7620.972
India: 0.685130th of 193 · rank
Nepal: 0.622145th of 193 · rank
Maternal Mortality Ratio
MMEIG · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 0.11 to 992.83; the middle country is at 46.65.
0.11dashed: the middle country, 46.65992.83
India: 80.48
Nepal: 142.01
| Also measured · 11 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Access to ElectricityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 99.9 | 97.9 |
| Access to Electricity, RuralWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 99.9 | 94.2 |
| Adequacy of Social Protection and Labour BenefitsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 7.2972011too old to compare | 5.9552010too old to compare |
| Child MarriageUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 23.3202156th of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 34.9202218th of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Coefficient of Human InequalityUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 29.943rd of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 28.950th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Gender Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Closer to 1 is better | 0.874165th of 184 · position · derived | 0.858171st of 184 · position · derived |
| Inequality-adjusted Human Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.475120th of 169 · position · derived | 0.437126th of 169 · position · derived |
| Multidimensional Poverty MeasureWorld Bank Group · 2022 · Lower is better | 17.7451st of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4.37875th of 157 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Net Official Development Assistance ReceivedOECD Development Assistance Committee · 2023 · No better end | 0.069122nd of 130 · position · derived | 2.82461st of 130 · position · derived |
| Planetary pressures-adjusted HDIUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.65689th of 156 · position · derived | 0.592110th of 156 · position · derived |
| Poverty Headcount at $3.00 a Day, Line-up EstimatesWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 2.29 | 1.97 |
Measured for India only: Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $4.20 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · Poverty Severity (Squared Poverty Gap) at $3.00 a Day · Prosperity Gap
Environment & Sustainability
India:85thNepal:60thof 186
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CO₂ Emissions per Capita
Global Carbon Project · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 210 countries measured, values run from 0.054 to 41.27; the middle country is at 3.21.
0.054dashed: the middle country, 3.2141.27
India: 2.201
Nepal: 0.633
Ecological Footprint
Global Footprint Network · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 0.514 to 11.73; the middle country is at 2.296.
0.514dashed: the middle country, 2.29611.73
India: 1.13
Nepal: 0.887
Organic Agricultural Area
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 0 to 86.38; the middle country is at 0.725.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.72586.38
India: 2.23
Nepal: 0.04
Water Stress
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 177 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 3,851; the middle country is at 10.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 103,851
India: 65.87
Nepal: 8.31
| Also measured · 28 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural EmissionsFAO · 2023 · No better end | 1,044,5081st of 193 · position · derived | 23,82462nd of 193 · position · derived |
| Agricultural Emissions IntensityFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 1.5597th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1.9874th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Agricultural Irrigated LandFAO · 2023 · No better end | 44.414th of 121 · position · derived | 32.299th of 121 · position · derived |
| Agricultural LandFAO · 2023 · No better end | 60.0639th of 209 · position · derived | 26.12133rd of 209 · position · derived |
| Annual Forest Area Change RateFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Arable Land per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 0.107104th of 206 · position · derived | 0.061142nd of 206 · position · derived |
| Baseline Water Stress (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 4.108 | 3.182 |
| Burned AreaGWIS · 2025 · No better end | 5,299,515 | 152,816 |
| Children's Climate Risk IndexUNICEF · 2020 · Lower is better | 7.426th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 6.151st of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Consumption-Based CO₂ EmissionsGlobal Carbon Project · 2023 · No better end | 694.11 | 12.9 |
| Cropland Nitrogen BalanceFAO · 2023 · No better end | 102.37 | 33.87 |
| Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)EIA · 2024 · Lower is better | 3.302 | 1.362 |
| Fertilizer Consumption per HectareFAO · 2023 · No better end | 199.1439th of 188 · position · derived | 67.84108th of 188 · position · derived |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture ProductionFAO · 2024 · No better end | 18,370,438 | 123,403 |
| Forest AreaFAO · 2023 · No better end | 24.54120th of 210 · position · derived | 41.5973rd of 210 · position · derived |
| Forest Area within Legally Established Protected AreasFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 18.45 | 59.32 |
| Land Under Cereal ProductionFAO · 2023 · No better end | 103,715,1081st of 179 · position · derived | 3,334,34638th of 179 · position · derived |
| Livestock DensityFAO · 2023 · No better end | 1.0547th of 188 · position · derived | 1.6928th of 188 · position · derived |
| Methane EmissionsEDGAR · 2025 · No better end | 31,301 | 846.05 |
| Municipal Solid Waste GenerationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.3932021174th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.1712020196th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| ND-GAIN Country IndexNotre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 44.36112th of 190 · rank | 41.14137th of 190 · rank |
| Population Living Below 5 m ElevationCenter for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · 2015 · No better end | 1.88 | 0 |
| Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per CapitaFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 1,014127th of 181 · position · derived | 6,67059th of 181 · position · derived |
| Solar Electricity Installed CapacityEIA · 2024 · No better end | 97.38 | 0.175 |
| Temperature Change on LandFAO · 2025 · No better end | 0.954 | 1.429 |
| Tree Cover LossWorld Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · 2025 · No better end | 118,595 | 2,964 |
| Tropical Moist Forest DeforestationJRC · 2025 · No better end | 0.009 | 0 |
| Water Withdrawal by SectorFAO · 2022 · No better end | 90.4127th of 171 · position · derived | 98.143rd of 171 · position · derived |
Measured for India only: Mangrove Area · Operating Coal Power Capacity · Operating Wind Power Capacity
Measured for Nepal only: Coal Share of Electricity Generation · Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation · Solar Share of Electricity Generation · Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generation
Gender & Equality
India:154thNepal:129thof 183
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Firms with a Female Top Manager
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 1.429 to 62.9; the middle country is at 19.16.
1.429dashed: the middle country, 19.1662.9
India: 3.842025
Nepal: 10.312023
Social Institutions and Gender Index
OECD · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 140 countries measured, values run from 6.7 to 67.4; the middle country is at 25.2.
6.7dashed: the middle country, 25.267.4
India: 43
Nepal: 30.6
Women, Business and the Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 3.125 to 100; the middle country is at 81.25.
3.125dashed: the middle country, 81.25100
India: 71.25
Nepal: 75.63
Women's Political Empowerment Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.028 to 0.954; the middle country is at 0.772.
0.028dashed: the middle country, 0.7720.954
India: 0.658
Nepal: 0.792
| Also measured · 9 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Account Ownership Among WomenWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 89.2534th of 139 · position · derived | 59.7887th of 139 · position · derived |
| Female-Headed HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 17.412020 | 35.492025 |
| Firms with Female Participation in OwnershipWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 7.1422025173rd of 181 · position · derived | 14.72023155th of 181 · position · derived |
| Global Gender Parity IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.56 | 0.618 |
| Mean Age at First Marriage, WomenUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 21.32016 | 20.22017 |
| Sex Ratio at BirthUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 107.3 | 104.9 |
| Women Who Think a Husband Is Justified in Hitting or Beating His WifeUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 38.2202135th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 18.6202272nd of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Women's Empowerment IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.52 | 0.491 |
| Women's Share of Agricultural LandownersFAO · years differ · No better end | 11.92020 | 34.42022 |
Measured for India only: Gender Social Norms Index
Measured for Nepal only: Legal Guarantees of Women's Equal Rights to Land
Democracy & Civil Liberties
India:joint 119thNepal:94thof 198
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Civic Space Ratings
CIVICUS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 198 countries measured, values run from 2.17 to 100; the middle country is at 50.46.
2.17dashed: the middle country, 50.46100
India: 30
Nepal: 47.55
Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index
EIP · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from 12.86 to 88.61; the middle country is at 54.78.
12.86dashed: the middle country, 54.7888.61
India: 51.742024
Nepal: 61.662022
Rule of Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.199 to 2.012; the middle country is at -0.102.
-2.199dashed: the middle country, -0.1022.012
India: -0.129
Nepal: -0.306
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.016 to 0.913; the middle country is at 0.497.
0.016dashed: the middle country, 0.4970.913
India: 0.377
Nepal: 0.656
| Also measured · 15 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberative Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.259103rd of 176 · position · derived | 0.40673rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Egalitarian Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.201119th of 176 · position · derived | 0.42268th of 176 · position · derived |
| Exclusion by Socio-Economic GroupV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.4382nd of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.272113th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.458129th of 176 · position · derived | 0.81359th of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Foreign MovementV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.20288th of 176 · position · derived | 0.677117th of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Peaceful AssemblyV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.025109th of 172 · position · derived | 0.171103rd of 172 · position · derived |
| Freedom of ReligionV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.14137th of 176 · position · derived | 0.407126th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Censorship of the MediaV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.258116th of 176 · position · derived | 1.56240th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Dissemination of False Information (Domestic)V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -1.413138th of 176 · position · derived | 0.02180th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Internet ShutdownsV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -1.785165th of 176 · position · derived | -0.23122nd of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Social Media CensorshipV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.651124th of 176 · position · derived | -1.114143rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Mass MobilizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · No better end | 0.341 | 1.258 |
| Military Dimension IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.143 | 0 |
| Participatory Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.246101st of 176 · position · derived | 0.43554th of 176 · position · derived |
| Political PolarizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 2.0823rd of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst | -0.448113th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Peace & Security
India:joint 140thNepal:88thof 177
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Global Militarisation Index
BICC · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 149 countries measured, values run from 3.512 to 351.09; the middle country is at 100.66.
3.512dashed: the middle country, 100.66351.09
India: 97.9278th of 149 · rank
Nepal: 71.05113th of 149 · rank
Physical Violence Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.053 to 0.989; the middle country is at 0.79.
0.053dashed: the middle country, 0.790.989
India: 0.511
Nepal: 0.706
Political Stability and Absence of Violence
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.506 to 1.563; the middle country is at 0.171.
-2.506dashed: the middle country, 0.1711.563
India: -0.608
Nepal: -0.443
Political Violence by Non-State Actors
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from -3.182 to 3.375; the middle country is at -0.661.
-3.182dashed: the middle country, -0.6613.375
India: 1.265
Nepal: -0.663
| Also measured · 7 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Personnel (% of population)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · Lower is better | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| Arms Imports (% of total imports)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · No better end | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Civilian Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 112 | 1 |
| Deaths in Non-State ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 62322nd of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 157th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Deaths in State-Based Armed ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 540 | 0 |
| Refugees by Country of OriginUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 42,610 | 8,019 |
Risk & Resilience
India:182ndNepal:118thof 193
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Able to Raise Emergency Funds Within 30 Days
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 142 countries measured, values run from 16.49 to 93.69; the middle country is at 53.85.
16.49dashed: the middle country, 53.8593.69
India: 30.11
Nepal: 51.51
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 0.263 to 0.655; the middle country is at 0.45.
0.263dashed: the middle country, 0.450.655
India: 0.475118th of 190 · rank
Nepal: 0.504140th of 190 · rank
INFORM Risk Index
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 191 countries measured, values run from 0.7 to 8.5; the middle country is at 3.7.
0.7dashed: the middle country, 3.78.5
India: 5.3
Nepal: 4.9
World Risk Index
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.18 to 46.56; the middle country is at 4.17.
0.18dashed: the middle country, 4.1746.56
India: 40.73
Nepal: 2.6
| Also measured · 9 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Adults Who Experienced a Natural Disaster or Severe WeatherWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 25.7132nd of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 15.6962nd of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Asylum-Seekers by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 15,075 | 302 |
| Drought Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 3.8014th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst | 2.77462nd of 138 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Firms Whose Assets Were Damaged by Extreme WeatherWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.182025159th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 8.884202386th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Per Capita Food Supply VariabilityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 14 | 26 |
| Refugee Population by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 238,643 | 19,613 |
| Riverine Flood Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 3.13455th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 3.78238th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Stateless Persons by Country of ResidenceUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 22,694 | 475 |
| World Risk Poll Resilience IndexLloyd's Register Foundation · 2023 · Higher is better | 54 | 50 |
Mobility & Trade
India:15thNepal:no standingof 177
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Container Import Dwell Time
World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 1 to 21.6; the middle country is at 4.4.
1dashed: the middle country, 4.421.6
India: 3
Nepal: no reading in this edition
ICT Goods Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 120 countries measured, values run from 0 to 61.45; the middle country is at 0.975.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.97561.45
India: 5.71
Nepal: no reading in this edition
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
UNCTAD · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 168 countries measured, values run from 4.13 to 1,313; the middle country is at 60.84.
4.13dashed: the middle country, 60.841,313
India: 399.129th of 177 · rank
Nepal: no reading in this edition
Logistics Performance Index
World Bank Group · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 1.9 to 4.3; the middle country is at 2.9.
1.9dashed: the middle country, 2.94.3
India: 3.438th of 139 · rank
Nepal: no reading in this edition
| Also measured · 8 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Average Time to Clear Exports Through CustomsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 2.5272025138th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.9032023131st of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Cereal Import Dependency RatioFAO · 2022 · No better end | -12.4 | 17.3 |
| Cost of Sending RemittancesWorld Bank Group · 2023 · Lower is better | 1.75780th of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.5356th of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Digital Services Trade Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.28341st of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.32530th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| EmigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 18,533,845 | 2,637,195 |
| International MigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 4,796,255 | 470,719 |
| International Migrants as a Share of PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 0.331 | 1.588 |
| Net Migration RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | -0.681 | -13.8 |
Measured for India only: FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index
Food & Agriculture
India:111thNepal:85thof 184
India on Food & Agriculture →Nepal on Food & Agriculture →
Key statistics · the 4 the Food & Agriculture standing is built from
Agriculture Orientation Index
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 132 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 5.38; the middle country is at 0.305.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 0.3055.38
India: no reading in this edition
Nepal: 0.25
Cereal Yield
FAO · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 23 to 29,147; the middle country is at 3,072.
23dashed: the middle country, 3,07229,147
India: 3,602
Nepal: 3,344
Dietary Energy Supply
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 155 countries measured, values run from 1,757 to 3,962; the middle country is at 2,982.
1,757dashed: the middle country, 2,9823,962
India: 2,705
Nepal: 2,935
Progress Toward Productive and Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4.1 Proxy)
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 186 countries measured, values run from 1.67 to 4.57; the middle country is at 3.14.
1.67dashed: the middle country, 3.144.57
India: no reading in this edition
Nepal: 3.57
Poverty & Inequality
India:joint 44thNepal:46thof 159
India on Poverty & Inequality →Nepal on Poverty & Inequality →
Key statistics · the 3 the Poverty & Inequality standing is built from
Gini Index
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 23 to 59.07; the middle country is at 33.72.
23dashed: the middle country, 33.7259.07
India: 232023
Nepal: 30.022022
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 0 to 48.69; the middle country is at 0.345.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.34548.69
India: 0.342023
Nepal: 0.312022
Share of Population Unable to Afford a Healthy Diet
FAO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from 0.6 to 93.9; the middle country is at 26.4.
0.6dashed: the middle country, 26.493.9
India: 35.5
Nepal: 17.9
| Also measured · 1 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Headcount at National Poverty LinesWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 21.92011too old to compare | 20.32022 |
Measured for India only: Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · Societal Poverty Rate
Money & Public Finance
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 5 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Firms Using Banks to Finance InvestmentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 47.452025 | 33.422023 |
| Made or Received a Digital PaymentWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 48.4659th of 98 · position · derived | 28.0781st of 98 · position · derived |
| Saved at a Financial Institution or with Mobile MoneyWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 26.9943rd of 98 · position · derived | 20.8363rd of 98 · position · derived |
| Share of Firms' Payments Made ElectronicallyWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 67.682025 | 9.6232023 |
| Short-Term Share of External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 19.48 | 4.165 |
Energy
India:no standingNepal:joint 47thof 165
Key statistics · the 3 the Energy standing is built from
Carbon Intensity of Electricity
Ember · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 23.73 to 1,306; the middle country is at 433.75.
23.73dashed: the middle country, 433.751,306
India: no reading in this edition
Nepal: 23.99
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation
Ember · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 32.06.
0dashed: the middle country, 32.06100
India: no reading in this edition
Nepal: 100
World Energy Trilemma Index
World Energy Council · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 27.7 to 83.2; the middle country is at 63.8.
27.7dashed: the middle country, 63.883.2
India: no reading in this edition
Nepal: 40.591st of 99 · rank
| Also measured · 11 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil ProductionEIA · 2025 · No better end | 580.6 | 0 |
| Firms Identifying Electricity as a Major ConstraintWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 3.5882025169th of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 18.382023121st of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms Owning or Sharing a GeneratorWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 22.682025 | 35.572023 |
| Natural Gas ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 35.94 | 0 |
| Photovoltaic Power Potential (PVOUT)World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · 2020 · No better end | 4.322 | 3.996 |
| Primary Energy Consumption per CapitaEIA · 2024 · No better end | 25.84 | 6.061 |
| Primary Energy ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 22.35 | 0.038 |
| RISE Clean Cooking Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 80 | 67.5 |
| RISE Electricity Access Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 70.3922nd of 56 · position · derived | 66.1427th of 56 · position · derived |
| RISE Energy Efficiency Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 80.74 | 33.15 |
| RISE Renewable Energy Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 67.79 | 20.33 |
Measured for Nepal only: Gas Share of Electricity Generation · Hydro Share of Electricity Generation · Net Electricity Imports (share of generation) · Nuclear Share of Electricity Generation
Digital & Technology
India:5thNepal:115thof 198
India on Digital & Technology →Nepal on Digital & Technology →
Key statistics · the 4 the Digital & Technology standing is built from
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 170 countries measured, values run from 0.377 to 87.15; the middle country is at 25.42.
0.377dashed: the middle country, 25.4287.15
India: 78.01
Nepal: 23.51
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 12.12 to 88.36; the middle country is at 40.19.
12.12dashed: the middle country, 40.1988.36
India: 66.5527th of 195 · rank
Nepal: 38.5106th of 195 · rank
Government Cyber Security Capacity
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from -2.66 to 3.715; the middle country is at 0.196.
-2.66dashed: the middle country, 0.1963.715
India: 1.008
Nepal: -0.718
GovTech Maturity Index
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 196 countries measured, values run from 0.01 to 0.997; the middle country is at 0.63.
0.01dashed: the middle country, 0.630.997
India: 0.969
Nepal: 0.517
| Also measured · 10 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| AI User Share of the Working-Age PopulationMicrosoft AI Economy Institute · 2026 · Higher is better | 18.5 | 14.6 |
| Anthropic AI Usage IndexAnthropic · 2026 · No better end | 0.3 | 0.41 |
| Firms Experiencing Internet DisruptionsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 5.6862025153rd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 34.21202376th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with Their Own WebsiteWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 27.612025160th of 181 · position · derived | 53.682023114th of 181 · position · derived |
| GitHub DevelopersGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 26,727,004 | 486,967 |
| GitHub Git PushesGitHub · 2025 · No better end | 31,922,623 | 699,418 |
| GitHub RepositoriesGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 69,251,720 | 1,253,514 |
| Internet Use Among AdultsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 45.73117th of 140 · position · derived | 50.12111th of 140 · position · derived |
| Mobile Phone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 66.47131st of 140 · position · derived | 78.41121st of 140 · position · derived |
| Smartphone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 41.97120th of 140 · position · derived | 56.73105th of 140 · position · derived |
People & Population
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 15 | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household SizeUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 4.382020 | 3.822025 |
| Crude Birth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 16.15 | 19.34 |
| Crude Death RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 6.611 | 6.932 |
| Mean Age at ChildbearingUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 27.53 | 25.35 |
| Median Age of the PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 28.06 | 24.68 |
| One-Person HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 5.112020 | 6.752025 |
| Population Aged 65 and OverUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 6.922 | 6.361 |
| Population DensityUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 483.68 | 201.76 |
| Population Growth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 0.885 | -0.139 |
| Population Living in Cities (Degree of Urbanisation)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 40.27 | 19 |
| Population Under Age 15UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 25.06 | 28.71 |
| Sex Ratio of the Total PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 106.56 | 92.63 |
| Total Dependency RatioUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 47.01 | 54.02 |
| Total Fertility RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 1.975 | 1.984 |
| Urban Population Share (National Definitions)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 35.69 | 67 |
Measured for Nepal only: Historical Index of Ethnic Fractionalization
04Over time
How the two have moved
India solid, Nepal dashed. Values from 2000; ranks are the publisher’s own, each year counted in that year’s field.
GDP per person
international $, PPP · World Bank Group
- India, 2025
- 10,039
- Nepal, 2025
- 5,277
India’s GDP per person was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2025.
Life expectancy at birth
years at birth · UN DESA Population Division
- India, 2023
- 72
- Nepal, 2023
- 70.35
The two changed places 6 times after 2000; India’s has been higher in every year since 2022.
Population
people · UN DESA Population Division
- India, 2023
- 1,438,069,596
- Nepal, 2023
- 29,694,614
India’s population was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.
Human Development Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- India, 2023
- 130th of 193
- Nepal, 2023
- 145th of 193
Corruption Perceptions Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Transparency International
- India, 2025
- 91st of 181
- Nepal, 2025
- 109th of 181
Gender Inequality Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- India, 2023
- 102nd of 172
- Nepal, 2023
- 125th of 172
Global Innovation Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · World Intellectual Property Organization
- India, 2025
- 38th of 139
- Nepal, 2025
- 107th of 139
Economic Complexity Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Growth Lab at Harvard University
- India, 2024
- 42nd of 145
- Nepal, 2024
- 88th of 145
Government AI Readiness Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Oxford Insights
- India, 2025
- 27th of 195
- Nepal, 2025
- 106th of 195
05Recorded facts
The two countries
| Fact | India | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Kathmandu |
| Languages | English, Hindi | Nepali |
| Currency | Indian rupee (INR) | Nepalese rupee (NPR) |
| Calling code | +91 | +977 |
| Internet domain | .in | .np |
| ISO codes | IN · IND | NP · NPL |
| Where | Southern Asia · Asia | Southern Asia · Asia |
Share a land borderBoth in Southern AsiaBoth in Asia
06Keep comparing
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07Questions
India and Nepal: common questions
Which is bigger, India or Nepal?
People: India 1,438,069,596 and Nepal 29,694,614 in 2023, according to UN DESA Population Division. India has 48 times as many. Land area, in square kilometres: India 2,973,190 and Nepal 143,350 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). India’s is 21 times as large.
Which has the higher GDP per person, India or Nepal?
India. GDP per person at purchasing power parity, in international dollars: India 10,039 and Nepal 5,277 in 2025, according to World Bank Group.
Where are India and Nepal placed in the Country Index 2026?
India is placed joint 82nd of 183, and Nepal is placed 106th of 183. The Country Index 2026 is this site’s own ordering of published statistics, subject by subject; it is not a rank any publisher printed.
Do India and Nepal share a border?
Yes: the two share a land border, as the Natural Earth outlines draw it — borders as they are held on the ground. Both are in Southern Asia.
How many statistics compare India and Nepal?
336 statistics from 59 publishers measure both. 41 more measure only India, and 27 only Nepal; those are listed under each subject rather than left out.
Why do some rows give two different years?
For 54 of the 336 shared statistics the publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, so the two readings describe different years. Both years are printed, and those rows are left out of every comparison in the summary.
08Method
Sources and how to read them
Every value is the newest reading the publisher issued, exactly as each country’s profile prints it: India and Nepal. A rank is a number the publisher printed; a position · derived is this site’s ordering of one published statistic; a standing is a place in the Country Index 2026.
Where a publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, the two readings can describe different years. Both years are then printed, and the row is left out of every comparison in the summary. How every number on the site is read is set out on the methodology page.
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The 59 publishers behind the shared statistics
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · Anthropic · Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · CIVICUS · Electoral Integrity Project (EIP) · European Commission Joint Research Centre — Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) · European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (EDGAR) · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · GitHub · Global Carbon Project · Global Footprint Network · Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Growth Lab at Harvard University · Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · International Labour Organization (ILO) · Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Maddison Project, Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) · Microsoft AI Economy Institute · Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · OECD · OECD Development Assistance Committee · Open Data Watch · OpenAlex (OurResearch) · Oxford Insights · Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · Transparency International · U.S. Department of State · U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · UN DESA Population Division · UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · UNDP Human Development Report Office · UNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · UNICEF · UNICEF and WHO (Joint Low Birthweight Estimates) · UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Wellcome Trust · WHO and UNICEF (WUENIC) · World Bank Group · World Bank Group (Climate Change Knowledge Portal), from Copernicus ERA5 (ECMWF) · World Bank Group (ESMAP) · World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · World Bank Group (ID4D) · World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · World Energy Council · World Intellectual Property Organization · World Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · World Resources Institute (WRI)
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Nations Inquiry. India and Nepal, compared. Country Index 2026 edition. https://nationsinquiry.com/compare/india-vs-nepal