Nepal ranks 76th out of 147 countries in artificial intelligence adoption, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Adoption in 2025 report. While AI usage is slowly expanding, the country lags behind global averages due to weak digital infrastructure, limited technical skills, and fragmented policy frameworks. Around 13 percent of Nepal’s working-age population uses generative AI tools, higher than most South Asian countries except India. The report emphasizes that early investment in infrastructure, skills development, and regulatory clarity is crucial for wider AI adoption.
