Everything You Need to know About Nepal’s Public Debt as of Mid-May 2026
▸ Part of: Nepal's Public Debt Surges by Rs. 300 Billion in Ten Months, Reaching Rs. 2.97 Trillion
Nepal's total outstanding public debt has reached Rs 2,975.04 billion as of mid-May 2026, an increase of Rs 300.99 billion in ten months. External debt constitutes 53.57% of the total, while domestic debt is 46.43%. Currency depreciation has significantly contributed to the debt increase, accounting for over half of the growth this fiscal year. Debt servicing costs are consuming a growing share of the budget.
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