Nepal Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Nepal
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated March 31, 2026
Nepal recorded 2.1 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Nepal #113 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 28% over the past decade (from 3.0 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Nepal at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
2.1 /100k
Safety Rank
#83 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2020
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2020)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 28% over the past decade (from 3.0 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Nepal Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Nepal:
The advisory level decreased to 2. Advisory Summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Nepal due to civil unrest. Advisory summary: The nationwide demonstrations that began in September 2025 have stopped, and the security situation is stable. However, demonstrations and local unrest can still happen, particularly in cities. Demonstrations can start with little warning and may quickly turn violent. Stay away from large crowds and follow the instructions of local authorities. Emergency services Medical services have limited ability to handle regular and emergency care.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Nepal Population & Demographics
Population of 29,651,054, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nepal safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Nepal at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 2.1 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Nepal?
Nepal has an intentional homicide rate of 2.1 per 100,000 people (2020, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #113 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Nepal?
Nepal is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Nepal compare to other countries?
Nepal's homicide rate of 2.1 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.