Nepal Foreign Exchange Reserves 2025-26

Details

Nepal's gross foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of USD 23.55 billion (NPR 3,494.73 billion) by mid-April 2026, driven by robust remittance inflows.

Key Metrics and Allocation

Gross Reserves: NPR 3,494.73 billion (approx. USD $23.55$ billion) as of mid-April 2026, representing a $30.5%$ increase from mid-July 2025.
Import Cover: Sufficient to sustain approximately $18.1$ months of merchandise and services imports.
Asset Composition: Managed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) in the form of foreign currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, INR), gold, and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) at the IMF.
Indian Currency Share: Accounts for approximately $35%$ of total reserves due to the peg of the Nepalese Rupee (NPR) to the Indian Rupee (INR).

Category

Economic Indicator

Fiscal Year

2082

Key Figure/Rate

USD 23.55 billion (~18.1 months import cover)