Nepali Speaking Countries (2026)

Nepali is spoken in 1 countries across 1 region (Asia). The combined population of all Nepali-speaking countries is approximately 30 million people, covering a total land area of 147,181 km².

Nepal is the largest Nepali-speaking country by population, home to 100.0% of the total Nepali-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 147,181 km².

The average population density across all Nepali-speaking countries is 203 people per km². These countries use 1 different currency, including Nepalese rupee.

Countries

1

Total Population

30M

Most Populous

Nepal

Largest by Area

Nepal

Population Share by Country

Proportion of total Nepali-speaking population per country

Flag of NepalNepal100.0% · 29,911,840

All Nepali-Speaking Countries

#CountryPopulation
1Flag of NepalNepal29,911,840

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries speak Nepali?

Nepali is an official or recognized language in 1 countries across 1 region (Asia).

What is the most populous Nepali-speaking country?

Nepal is the most populous Nepali-speaking country with a population of 29,911,840, accounting for 100.0% of all Nepali-speaking people.

What is the total population of Nepali-speaking countries?

The combined population of all 1 Nepali-speaking countries is approximately 30 million, covering a total land area of 147,181 km².

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Currencies used in Nepali-speaking countries.

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