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IndiavsNepal

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

India is higher

India records 1,450,935,791, about 48.9× the other value.

Surface area

India is higher

India records 3,287,260 km², about 22.3× the other value.

Nominal GDP

India is higher

India records $3.91 trillion, about 91.1× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇮🇳 India1,450,935,791
🇳🇵 Nepal29,651,054

India’s population is about 48.9× that of Nepal, a difference of 1,421,284,737.

Surface area

🇮🇳 India3,287,260 km²
🇳🇵 Nepal147,180 km²

India’s surface area is about 22.3× that of Nepal, a difference of 3,140,080 km².

Population density

🇮🇳 India441 /km²
🇳🇵 Nepal201 /km²

India’s population density is 119% higher than that of Nepal, a difference of 240 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇳 India$3.91 trillion · 2024
🇳🇵 Nepal$42.91 billion · 2024

India’s nominal GDP is about 91.1× that of Nepal, a difference of $3.87 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇳 India$2,695 · 2024
🇳🇵 Nepal$1,447 · 2024

India’s GDP per capita is 86% higher than that of Nepal, a difference of $1,247.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

New Delhi

Kathmandu

Population

1,450,935,791

29,651,054

Surface area

3,287,260 km²

147,180 km²

Population density

441 /km²

201 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.91 trillion · 2024

$42.91 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,695 · 2024

$1,447 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Southern Asia

Southern Asia

Currency

Indian rupee · INR · ₹

Nepalese rupee · NPR · ₨

Nationality

Indian

Nepali, Nepalese

Phone code

+91

+977

Internet domain

.in

.np

ISO codes

IN / IND

NP / NPL

Time zone

Asia/Kolkata

Asia/Kathmandu

Native name

भारत

नपल

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About India

India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.

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About Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.

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India & Nepal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of India?

The capital of India is New Delhi.

What is the population of India?

India has a recorded population of approximately 1,450,935,791 people.

How big is India?

India covers an area of about 3,287,260 km².

What is the population density of India?

India has a population density of roughly 441 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of India?

India has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.91 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of India?

India has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,695.

What currency is used in India?

India uses the Indian rupee (INR), with the symbol ₹.

Where is India located?

India is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of India?

The native name of India is भारत.

What are people from India called?

People from India are referred to as Indian.

What is the phone calling code for India?

The international dialing code for India is +91.

What is the internet domain for India?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India is .in.

What time zone is India in?

India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

What is India known for?

India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.

What is the capital of Nepal?

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.

What is the population of Nepal?

Nepal has a recorded population of approximately 29,651,054 people.

How big is Nepal?

Nepal covers an area of about 147,180 km².

What is the population density of Nepal?

Nepal has a population density of roughly 201 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Nepal?

Nepal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $42.91 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Nepal?

Nepal has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,447.

What currency is used in Nepal?

Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR), with the symbol ₨.

Where is Nepal located?

Nepal is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Nepal?

The native name of Nepal is नपल.

What are people from Nepal called?

People from Nepal are referred to as Nepali, Nepalese.

What is the phone calling code for Nepal?

The international dialing code for Nepal is +977.

What is the internet domain for Nepal?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal is .np.

What time zone is Nepal in?

Nepal uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.

What is Nepal known for?

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.