Nepal Rastra Bank has projected economic growth of 4 percent at current prices in FY 2024/25, with consumer price–based growth estimated at 4.6 percent. Growth for FY 2023/24 has been revised to 3.7 percent. The agriculture, industry, and service sectors are expected to contribute 25.2 percent, 12.8 percent, and 62 percent of GDP respectively. Bagmati Province remains the largest contributor at 36.5 percent, while Karnali has the smallest share at 4.2 percent. Per capita gross national income is projected at USD 1,517. The report also notes infrastructure losses of Rs 84.4 billion from the Gen Z protests. Inflation averaged 4.06 percent and is expected to remain around 4 percent, influenced by global fuel prices, domestic rice shortages, and election-related spending.
