The share of urban population in Nepal increased by 0.5 percentage points (+2.33 percent) in 2023. Therefore, the share in Nepal reached a peak in 2023 with 21.9 percent. Notably, the share continuously increased over the last years. The urban population refers to the share of the total population living in urban centers. Each country has their own definition of what constitutes an urban center (based on population size, area, or space between dwellings, among others), therefore international comparisons may be inconsistent.
Share of the urban population in Nepal from 2014 to 2023
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
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World Bank. (October 24, 2024). Share of the urban population in Nepal from 2014 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/761126/share-of-urban-population-nepal/
World Bank. "Share of the urban population in Nepal from 2014 to 2023." Chart. October 24, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/761126/share-of-urban-population-nepal/
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